International football is in mourning. Lucien Muller, former French footballer for Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??and former coach of emblematic clubs such as Castellon, Burgos, Zaragoza and Mallorca, passed away this Tuesday at the age of 91. A key figure in European football during the 60s, 70s, and 80s, whose legacy remains alive on several of the sport's biggest stages.

The beginnings of Lucien Muller and his rise to prominence in France

Born in Bischwiller on September 3, 1934, Lucien Muller shone as a French midfielder in the 1960s. His definitive leap to the elite level came with Stade de Reims, one of the most powerful clubs in Europe at that time. There he won the French league in 1960 and 1962, establishing himself as one of the great figures of French football.

The president of the French club, Jean-Pierre Caillot, expressed the institution's feelings with a heartfelt message:

“We will surely remember the immense figure of football and of the history of Stade de Reims that he represented, but he will also be remembered as a kind man, respected by all. Both for his humanity and his talent, he embodied the values ??of our club.”

Golden Era at Real Madrid and FC Barcelona

Before hanging up his boots, Lucien Muller enjoyed a distinguished career as a footballer in Spain. He wore the Real Madrid jersey for three seasons, winning La Liga in 1963, 1964, and 1965, as part of a historic generation at the club. He then signed for FC Barcelona, ??where he added to his trophy collection with the 1966 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and the 1968 Copa del Rey, becoming one of the few players to achieve success at both giants of Spanish football. From player to coach: a life linked to the sidelines. After returning to Stade de Reims for a second spell, Muller decided to retire as a player and begin his coaching career. His debut on the sidelines came at Castellon, a club he managed for four seasons. Later,His career took him through teams like Burgos, Zaragoza, Barcelona, ??and Mallorca, leaving a profound mark, especially on the Balearic club.

Lucien Muller and his historical legacy at Mallorca

Mallorca was one of the clubs that felt his loss most deeply and expressed its “deepest condolences for the passing of Lucien Muller.”

“Mallorca fans bid farewell today to one of the most important figures in their history. He left an indelible mark on the club,” the club added.

Under Lucien Muller's leadership, Mallorca achieved one of the most important milestones in its history: promotion to the First Division in the 1982/1983 season, an achievement that made him an eternal icon of the club.

His time abroad and final retirement

Outside of Spain, Lucien Muller only managed AS Monaco, where he enjoyed another successful period. In his three seasons at the helm of the Monaco team, he won the French Cup in 1985, reaffirming his prestige as a coach. Finally, he returned to Spain to retire definitively at Castellon in 1992, closing an exemplary career as both a player and a coach.

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