Jesus Maria Pereda, known as “Chus” Pereda and one of the heroes of Spain’s 1964 European Championship winning side, has died aged 73.

Pereda – who played for both Barcelona and bitter rivals Real Madrid – scored and set up Spain’s second in the 2-1 victory over the-then Soviet Union in the 1964 final.

His part in setting up Marcelino’s goal in the final was never captured on film, and footage later released from the game had been doctored, appearing to show team-mate Amancio delivering the decisive pass. However, Pereda graciously never complained about it.

Capped 15 times, Pereda spent time at Real Madrid in the early stages of his career and was at the Santiago Bernabeu when they won the league and the European Cup in 1958.

He later played for Barcelona for eight seasons and won the Spanish Cup – then named after General Franco – during his time at the Camp Nou.

After retiring as a player Pereda most notably coached the national side in 1992.