Real Madrid legend Paco Gento dies age 88 - in pics

  • The Wake for Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 18, 2022. Reuters
    The Wake for Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 18, 2022. Reuters
  • Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez, right, and former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas attend the funeral of late Spanish and Real Madrid legend Paco Gento at the honor pavilion inside Santiago Bernabeu. EPA
    Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez, right, and former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas attend the funeral of late Spanish and Real Madrid legend Paco Gento at the honor pavilion inside Santiago Bernabeu. EPA
  • Former player Santillana embraces Mari Luz the widow of Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento, who died at the age of 88. Reuters
    Former player Santillana embraces Mari Luz the widow of Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento, who died at the age of 88. Reuters
  • Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti and his wife, Mariann Barrena, pay their respects in front of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box, in Madrid, central Spain, 22 January 2022. EPA
    Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti and his wife, Mariann Barrena, pay their respects in front of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box, in Madrid, central Spain, 22 January 2022. EPA
  • Mourners pay their respects.
    Mourners pay their respects.
  • General view of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box, in Madrid. Francisco 'Paco' Gento, 12-time La Liga and six-time European Cup winner, passed away on 18 January 2022 at the age of 88. EPA
    General view of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box, in Madrid. Francisco 'Paco' Gento, 12-time La Liga and six-time European Cup winner, passed away on 18 January 2022 at the age of 88. EPA
  • Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo pays his respects at Paco Gento's funeral chapel. EPA
    Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo pays his respects at Paco Gento's funeral chapel. EPA
  • General view of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box. EPA
    General view of Paco Gento's funeral chapel held at Santiago Bernabeu stadium's royal box. EPA
  • FILE PHOTO: Former Real Madrid players Alfredo Di Stefano and Francisco Gento arrive at Manchester Town Hall to officially hand over the UEFA Champions League trophy to the city, April 3, 2003. Reuters
    FILE PHOTO: Former Real Madrid players Alfredo Di Stefano and Francisco Gento arrive at Manchester Town Hall to officially hand over the UEFA Champions League trophy to the city, April 3, 2003. Reuters
  • File photo dated 23 May,1967 of Francisco Gento. Getty
    File photo dated 23 May,1967 of Francisco Gento. Getty
  • Real Madrid legend Paco Gento holds the trophy of Sports Legend in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, 3 February 2012 . EPA
    Real Madrid legend Paco Gento holds the trophy of Sports Legend in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, 3 February 2012 . EPA
  • Honourary president of Real Madrid, Paco Gento, left, poses next to club's president, Florentino Perez during an event at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, 19 April 2016. EPA
    Honourary president of Real Madrid, Paco Gento, left, poses next to club's president, Florentino Perez during an event at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, 19 April 2016. EPA
  • Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez (L) poses with honour president Francisco "Paco" Gento after a press conference following his re-election for the club's presidency at the Santiago Bernabeu on June 19, 2017. EPA
    Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez (L) poses with honour president Francisco "Paco" Gento after a press conference following his re-election for the club's presidency at the Santiago Bernabeu on June 19, 2017. EPA
  • Manchester United keeper Alex Stepney lets the ball go through his legs for Francisco Gento to score Real Madrid's second goal in the European Cup second leg semi-final at the Bernabau Stadium in Madrid on May 15, 1968. The final score was 3-3. Getty Images
    Manchester United keeper Alex Stepney lets the ball go through his legs for Francisco Gento to score Real Madrid's second goal in the European Cup second leg semi-final at the Bernabau Stadium in Madrid on May 15, 1968. The final score was 3-3. Getty Images