CD Castellón visits Balaídos Stadium tonight, home of Celta de Vigo. The two clubs have been linked for decades by a historical thread that runs through Spanish football.
The central figure of this connection is Joaquín Fernández Santomé, popularly known as Quinocho. He was simultaneously an emblem of both clubs, leaving a deep mark on each institution.
Quinocho had a remarkable career at both clubs. At both he was a football player and at both he held prominent positions behind the scenes, demonstrating exceptional qualities both on and off the field.
The tragic story of Quinocho ended violently: he was assassinated in Vigo, putting an end to the life of a man who connected two cities and two clubs through his talent and dedication to football.
