Juanito passed away 34 years ago
On April 2, 1992, Madridismo lost one of its most legendary players, winner of 2 UEFA Cups, 5 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and 1 League Cup.
It has been 34 years since the passing of one of the great legends of Real Madrid: Juan Gómez Juanito. On April 2, 1992, he lost his life in a traffic accident while returning to Mérida after watching a match at the Bernabéu against Torino. At that time, he was 37 years old and the coach of Mérida.
Juanito was born on November 10, 1954, in Fuengirola (Málaga) and made history at Real Madrid from 1977 to 1987. At our club, he played 401 official matches, scored 121 goals, and won 2 UEFA Cups, 5 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, 1 League Cup, and 1 Pichichi Trophy.
Tribute
Since that tragic moment, Madridismo remembers him in the seventh minute of every match at the Bernabéu, chanting "Illa, illa, illa, Juanito maravilla." In addition to combining quality and determination in his playing style, Juanito created unforgettable moments in Madridista history, such as his joyful jumps during the comeback against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1985/86 UEFA Cup.
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