Minute's silence in Madrid v Valencia match in memory of Pachín

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Minute's silence in Madrid v Valencia match in memory of Pachín. EFE

There will be a minute's silence in memory of Pachín at the Alfredo Di Stéfano. The ex-player is a Madrid legend from the 1960s and passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82.

Before the start of the Real Madrid v Valencia match, corresponding to matchday 23 of La Liga, there will be a minute' silence at the Alfredo di Stéfano in memory of Pachín, who passed away on Wednesday.

The Madrid players will also play with black armbands, as a mark of respect for the passing of the Madrid legend of the 1960s. 

Enrique Pérez Díaz, known as Pachín, passed away at 82. He played for Madrid for 9 years and won 2 European Cups and 2 league titles.

"Real Madrid C. F., the club's president and the Board of Directors are deeply saddened by the passing of Enrique Pérez Pachín, one of the great legends who wore our club's jersey between 1959 and 1968", the club posted on Wednesday.

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