February 09, (THEWILL) – The football community in Spain is mourning the loss of former Barcelona and Spain winger, Marcos Alonso Pena.
The 63-year-old former Blaugrana player passed away recently, and the news has left the club and its supporters saddened. Marcos, who was known for his great skills on the field during his playing days, played over 100 games for Barcelona between 1982 and 1987. He also played for Racing Santander and Atletico Madrid and was a full international for Spain, like his son, Marcos Alonso.
Barca expressed their condolences in a statement and passed on their support to their defender and son of the deceased, Marcos Alonso, and his family. The statement read: “FC Barcelona would like to express its deepest condolences for the passing of former Barca player Marcos Alonso Pena. All of our strength to Marcos Alonso and his entire family. Rest in peace.”
Marcos made his debut with Racing Santander in 1977 and followed in the footsteps of his father, Marquitos, a former Real Madrid defender, in pursuing a career in football. He won multiple honours during his five-year spell with Barcelona, including La Liga and Copa del Rey titles.
A minute of silence was held in honour of his passing at Barca president Joan Laporta’s press conference on Wednesday.
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