In 2019 the final four of the Champions League was held in the Belgian city of Antwerp. Where in the final the Virtus Bologna returned, many years later to feel what it is like to win a title. The Italians beat Tenerife (73-61), thanks in part to the offensive work of Kevin Punter, MVP of the tournament
Semi-finals
Virtus Bologna 67 – Brose Baskets 50
Iberostar Tenerife 70 – Antwerp 54
The final was marked by its beginning, when the Virtus started with a blunt partial of (20-8). The Tenerife from there tried to approach (38-24), get into the game, but was never really in a position to achieve it.
Punter (26 points 7 rebounds) was the man of the final, accompanied by M`Baye (16 points), the best in the Virtus. In Tenerife, the top scorers were Abromaitis (18 points) and Iverson (11 points).
Virtus Bolonia 73
*Taylor – 4p, 5a
*Punter – 26p, 7r
*Martin – 2p, 2r
*M`Baye – 16p, 3r
*Moreira – 4p, 4r
Rossi – 0p, 2r
Kravic – 4p, 5r
Chalmers – 8p, 2a
Aradori – 9p, 3br
Cournooh – 0p, 1r
Tenerife 61
*San Miguel – 3p, 2r
*Staiger – 3p, 1r
*Brussino – 2p, 1r
*Abromaitis – 18p, 8r
*Iverson – 11p, 9r
Niang – 2p, 4r
Bassas – 5p, 2a
Saiz – 1p, 2r
Gillet – 3p, 2r
Beirán – 9p, 7r
White – 4p
