Today as 22 years ago, Juanito died in a car accident.

Today as 22 years ago, Juanito died in a car accident.

The accident occurred when he was returning to Mérida (Spain) after the match Real Madrid vs. Turin at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Born on November 10, 1954 in Fuengirola (Málaga), he played for Real Madrid from 1977 to 1987. He scored 121 goals and won two UEFA Cups, five La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey.

"Illa,  Juanito Maravilla"