Miguel Angel dead aged 76: Legendary Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper passes away after 14-month battle with ALS
LEGENDARY Real Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel has died at the age of 76.
The former Spain international passed away after a 14-month battle with ALS.
He was diagnosed with the rare disease in December 2022, with Real Madrid supporting his fight against the illness.
The club confirmed his passing on Tuesday morning in an official statement.
In the statement, the club extended their condolences to Angel’s wife Maria del Pilar and their family.
Angel spent 18 seasons with Los Blancos between 1968 and 1986.
During that time, he won 16 major trophies, including two Uefa Cups and eight La Liga titles.
He was also the winner of the Zamora Trophy in 1975/76, an award given to the goalkeeper with the lowest goals conceded-to-games ratio.
As well as his time with the Spanish giants, Angel also featured for hometown club Atletico Orense and Castellon during his career.
At international level, Angel was capped 18 times by Spain and was a member of two World Cups squads in 1978 and 1982.
He kept a connection with Real Madrid after leaving the club in 1986.
Angel later held roles as both a first team delegate and a goalkeeping coach.
The former keeper also served as a director for the club’s old training ground.