On this day 35 years ago, one of Real Madrid’s most legendary figures, Miguel Muñoz, passed away. Aged 68 at the time, his influence was spread between the pitch, where he made 275 appearances, and the dugout, from where he led the club for 14 successive years.
He played for Real Madrid for 10 seasons, from 1948 to 1958. Miguel Muñoz starred in one of the club’s greatest periods in history when, as captain, he lifted the first European Cup. As a player, his list of honours includes two more European Cups, four Spanish League titles and two Latin Cups.
Historic coach
Having played his part in one of Real Madrid’s most successful spells as a player, Muñoz enhanced his legendary status with a spectacular managerial career. He holds the record for the most games coached at the club (605), becoming one of the club’s most successful coaches between 1960 and 1974. He won two European Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, nine League titles and two Spanish Cups as a coach. He also spent time in charge of the Spanish national team.