MADRID, 28 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Atlético de Madrid announced this Wednesday the death at the age of 75 of José Pacheco, goalkeeper for the Atletico team between 1967 and 1979, with whom he won three League titles, two Cups and the Intercontinental Cup.
“Atlético de Madrid is in mourning for the death of our former player José Pacheco. The goalkeeper of the big games, as he was known by the Atlético fans, played eleven seasons and participated in winning the league titles of the 69 seasons/ 70, 72/73 and 76/77 and the 1972 and 1976 Cup games. He also defended the goal in the 1974 second leg at the Vicente Calderón against Independiente de Avellaneda (2-0),” the club said.
The Cantabrian arrived at Atlético in 1976 and played a total of 70 official matches between the League, the Cup and European competitions, having to dispute ownership of the mattress goal with other recognized goalkeepers such as Reina and Rodri, although, according to the Madrid team, ” He always had the great virtue of contributing from the bench thanks to his work and commitment”.
The rojiblanco team recalled that Pacheco played the 500th and 1,000th games in its history and started in the decisive matches to win the 1972/73 league championships, against Deportivo de La Coruña at the Vicente Calderón, and the 1976/77 , against Real Madrid.
“In memory of his memory, the tribute flag to our fans located in the Cívitas Metropolitano flies at half-staff. Our president, CEO, other members of the Board of Directors and all employees want to convey our most sincere condolences and join to the pain of the family. Rest in peace, “said Atlético.