Spanish soccer rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are to play a special match next month in honour of Atletico’s former controversial president Jesus Gil.
Gil died in May last year having been the club’s chief for 16 years. His family, however, remain the club’s major shareholders.
The two Madrid clubs will meet on December 30.
Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said: “We have reached an agreement to stage this match at our Vicente Calderon stadium in honour of Gil. Both sides will field strong teams.”
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