Power Electronics Valencia capped an incredible journey in Europe this season with a 67-44 destruction of Alba Berlin in Sunday's Eurocup Final.

Matt Nielsen, whose fighting spirit embodied Valencia's never-say-die attitude and tough-as-nails approach on defense, was voted MVP of the event.

Valencia won their first European crown since the 2002-03 campaign when they prevailed in the old ULEB Cup.

By virtue of Sunday's victory in Vitoria, the Valencia club qualified for next year's Euroleague.

It's incredible to think that Valencia almost didn't make it to the Eurocup.

FIBA Europe ran the Qualifying Round for the competition and it seemed that Valencia wouldn't progress after their first leg against Dexia Mons-Hainaut when they fell by 15 points in Belgium.

They returned home and won by three-points on aggregate after a thrilling overtime game at La Fonteta.

The victory sparked their season into life because Valencia not only marched through the Eurocup but also excelled in the ACB.

"It makes you feel proud and privileged to belong to this team," Valencia's Thomas Kelati said.

"We have so many good guys that worked so hard to get here."

"This is an incredible moment for all of us," Valencia's France international Florent Pietrus said.

"We worked hard as a group and finished the road we started eight months ago.

"Truth be told, we are very happy with the work we did tonight.

"No question about it, our defense was the key. Offense wins games, but defense wins titles and we proved that tonight."

On Sunday night, the Spanish outfit took command in the second quarter when they outscored the German team 25-12 to lead 36-22 at half-time.

By the end the third, the lead had grown to 48-33 and in the fourth, Neven Spahija's side went in front by 25 before walking off the court with a 67-44 victory.

They never gave the Berliners a chance to get back into the contest.

Nielsen, the Australia national team captain, had seven points, six rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

In Saturday's narrow Semi-Final win over Panellinios, Nielsen hit two key three-pointers in the last three minutes and finished with 16 points.

Victor Claver, Valencia's captain, celebrated a second straight title in recent times because last year, he won a EuroBasket gold with Spain's national team.

"After a difficult season, we really deserve this," he said.

"And now, all we have to do is celebrate."

Alba did a magnificent job to reach the title game, especially with Saturday's victory over Bizkaia Bilbao Basket, but they endured an almighty struggle against Valencia.

"We would have liked to have played better today, but second place in the entire Eurocup still is something to be proud of, especially when you lose against such a strong opponent," said Alba's Derrick Byars.

"In my opinion, they were the best team we faced all year."

Bilbao, meanwhile, won the third-place game 76-67 over Panellinios.