67 years ago, Pelé played with Santos in a tribute to Miguel Muñoz at the Bernabéu

On June 17, 1959, Pelé visited the Santiago Bernabéu with Santos to pay tribute to one of the great legends of our club. Miguel Muñoz ended his career as a player and received recognition from the fans in a friendly match between Real Madrid and the Brazilian team.

Real Madrid, which faced this tribute 14 days after lifting its fourth consecutive European Cup at the Neckarstadion in Stuttgart, strengthened its lineup with Athletic player Gainza, who retired that year and was a close friend of Miguel Muñoz. Also, Luis del Sol, who was playing for Betis at the time and joined our club a year later, participated. Additionally, it was notable that the three Gento brothers played together on the pitch.

Legend
As a player, Miguel Muñoz was part of Real Madrid for 10 seasons, from 1948 to 1958. He was also a key figure in one of the greatest moments in the club's history by lifting the first European Cup as captain. His honors as a footballer include two additional European Cups, four La Liga titles, and two Latin Cups. After retiring, he continued as a coach and had a legendary career. He managed our team in 605 matches over 14 years, during which he won two European Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, nine La Liga titles, and two Copa de España titles.

LINEUP
5-Real Madrid: Berasaluce, Marquitos, Santamaría, Casado, Santisteban, Ruiz, Gento, Mateos, Di Stéfano, Del Sol, and Gainza.
3-Santos: Carlos, Getulio, Pavao, Dalmo, Ramiro, Zito, Dorval, Álvaro, Pagao, Pelé, and Pepe.

Goals:
0-1 (min. 9): Pelé.
1-1 (min. 19): Mateos.
2-1 (min. 25): Mateos.
3-1 (min. 37): Mateos.
3-2 (min. 54): Pepe, penalty.
4-2 (min. 57): Puskas.
4-3 (min. 63): Coutinho.
5-3 (min. 84): Gento.

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