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José Luis Capón, player of Atlético de Madrid for nine seasons and winner, among other trophies, of two leagues and the Intercontinental Cup, has died at the age of 72 in Madrid, the rojiblanco club confirmed this Sunday.

"Today is a sad day for the rojiblanca family. Atlético de Madrid is mourning the death of our former player José Luis Capón González (Madrid, February 6, 1948). The former rojiblanco defender died at the age of 72 age in his hometown, "announced the mattress organization.

During nine seasons in two stages (1970-1971 and 1972-1980) , with the only interruption of a season on loan in Burgos, Capón played 269 official matches with the red and white jersey, a time in which he won the Intercontinental Cup, two leagues (1972-73 and 1976-77) and a Copa del Rey (1976).

He began his career playing as a right-back, taking the witness of another historical as Isacio Calleja , although he also held the positions of central and midfielder. He debuted with Atlético on January 24, 1971 against RC Celta de Vigo, and since then he has played 200 league matches, 34 Cup matches, 14 Recopa matches, 13 European Cup matches, 6 UEFA Cup matches and 2 of the Intercontinental as athletic.

With the Madrid team he won four titles: the Intercontinental, two leagues and a Cup, and on November 25, 1980, he said goodbye to Vicente Calderón with a tribute match against a team from the Soviet Union. His good work at Atleti opened the doors for the Spanish team, and he was 13 times international.

In tribute to Capón, Atlético announced that the flag of tribute to the fans located in the Wanda Metropolitano will fly at half-mast for 24 hours. "With the departure of Capón, the athletic family loses another of the symbols that gave everything for this club on and off the field of play. From the club, the president, CEO and our board show their sincere condolences to all your family and friends, "says the club.

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