37 years without Laurie Cunningham

On July 15, 1989, Laurie Cunningham passed away in a car accident on the outskirts of Madrid. Born in London on March 8, 1956, he was 33 years old at the time and wore our club's jersey between 1979 and 1982. An international player for the English national team, he arrived from West Bromwich and stood out for his elegance, one-on-one skill, and versatility in attack.

As a madridista, he played 66 matches, scoring 20 goals. Additionally, during his time at Real Madrid, he won 1 LaLiga and 2 Spanish Cups. Among his most memorable moments is a standout performance in a Clásico played at Camp Nou in February 1980.

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