José Luis Capón dies at the age of 72 due to pneumonia

José Luis Capón (Madrid, 1948), historical side, died this morning due to the coronavirus of pneumonia, at the age of 72, who has joined the previous pathologies he already suffered. He dressed for nine seasons the rojibanca, where he joined in 1971, from Plus Ultra. In his record, the Intercontinental, three Leagues (1969/1970, 1972/1973 and 1976/1977) and a Cup (1976). It was 13 times absolute international.

His word was always that: “I was very lucky to be born athletic, live athletic and play for Atleti.” His thick mustache and long mane characterized him, who was waving while the Vicente Calderón band was up, cheered by the fans. Two years ago he received a tribute from the Association of Legends, chaired by Roberto Solozabal, in which He gave him a commemorative plaque at the Wanda Metropolitano recognizing his career and his immense footprint. as rojiblanco, accompanied by so many soccer friends, brothers, Luiz Pereira, Heredia, Julio Orozco, Ovejero, Pepe Navarro, Ufarte Laguna, Marcelino, Mendoza, Andoni, Clemente or Salcedo.

An Athletic that continues in mourning, after the death yesterday of the youth squad of Infantil C, Christian Minchola Sánchez, and eleven days ago of another legend of the club: Joaquín Peiró.