36 Years Without Miguel Muñoz
On July 16, 1990, the legend who defined an era on the Real Madrid bench and won five European Cups—three as a player and two as a coach—passed away.
36 years ago, Miguel Muñoz, one of the greatest legends in the history of Real Madrid, passed away. At that time, he was 68 years old, and his significance was divided between the pitch, where he played 275 matches, and the bench, where he spent 14 consecutive years.
As a player, he was part of Real Madrid for 10 seasons, from 1948 to 1958. Miguel Muñoz was at the center of one of the club’s most iconic moments when he lifted the first-ever European Cup as captain. His honors as a player include two additional European Cups, four League titles, and two Latin Cups.
Historic Coach
After being part of one of Real Madrid's most successful eras as a player, Miguel Muñoz cemented his legacy with an extraordinary career as a coach. He holds the record for the most matches managed at the club (605) and, between 1960 and 1974, became one of the most decorated coaches. As a coach, he won two European Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, nine League titles, and two Spanish Cups. He also served as the coach of the Spanish national team.
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