Atletico Madrid mourns the passing of club icon Enrique Collar
Enrique Collar, a legendary figure at Atletico Madrid, has died at the age of 91. The former captain was instrumental in leading the team to significant successes during the 1960s. Enrique Collar scored 105 goals in 470 appearances for the club and is remembered as their longest-serving skipper. His contributions left a lasting legacy in Spanish football.
Match highlights
- Enrique Collar captained Atletico Madrid to a league title and three cup victories in the 1960s.
- He scored in the 1960 cup final against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and won further cups in 1961 and 1965.
- Under his leadership, Atletico claimed the 1965/66 league title during a period of Real Madrid dominance.
- He also won the 1962 European Cup Winners’ Cup and played at the 1962 World Cup in Chile.
- Enrique Collar retired in 1970 after a season at Valencia, having earned 16 caps for Spain.
