Real Madrid legend, Francisco Gento is dead. Gento passed away at the age of 88.

Genuine Madrid made the announcement in a statement by means of the club’s main site on Tuesday.

The statement checked out in part, “Real Madrid C.F., the club’s president and the Board of Directors are deeply saddened by the death of Francisco Gento, honorary president of Real Madrid and one of the best legends of our club and of world football.

“Real Madrid wants to reveal its acknowledgements and send its love and sympathy to his better half Mari Luz, to his children Francisco and Julio, to his granddaughters Aitana and Candela and to all his loved ones, colleagues and enjoyed ones.”

Gento won the European Cup 6 times during his time at Real Madrid.

He represented Real Madrid between 1953 and 1971, and in his 18 seasons at the LaLiga giants, he won not just the six European Cups, however also 12 Leagues, two Spanish Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, one Mini World Cup and 2 Latin Cups.

Gento, a left winger, played 600 games for Los Blancos, scoring 182 goals.

He likewise represented the Spanish nationwide team 43 times.