Goyo Benito

Gregorio "Goyo" Benito Rubio (21 October 1946 – 2 April 2020) was a Spanish footballer. He played as a central defender. Benito was born in El Puente del Arzobispo, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha. He spent most of his 16-year professional career with Real Madrid from 1966 to 1982.[1] He also played for the national team of Spain from 1971 to 1978.

Benito died of Alzheimer's disease and COVID-19-related problems in Madrid on 2 April 2020 at the age of 73.[2]

References

  1. (in es) Carles Rexach y Goyo Benito recuerdan los partidos de máxima rivalidad que vivieron, 42 entre ambos. 28 November 2009. http://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20091128/53833459194/carles-rexach-y-goyo-benito-recuerdan-los-partidos-de-maxima-rivalidad-que-vivieron-42-entre-ambos.html. Retrieved 18 October 2017. 
  2. "Goyo Benito dies, fierce banner of Real Madrid". Archived from the original on 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2020-04-02.