Victor Benitez passed away: this was the heartfelt message of condolences sent by AC Milan.

On Monday, July 11, Víctor Benítez, a remembered Peruvian footballer who played as a defender and midfielder, passed away at the age of 86. The tragic news generated deep sorrow in the sports environment, and AC Milan, the club where the 'Conejo' lived his best years, sent an emotional message of condolence.

Remember that the outstanding national athlete joined the Lombard side in 1962, after his time at Boca Juniors. Characterized by his quality and aggressiveness, the midfielder quickly became a star and celebrated the European Cup title in 1963, now known as the Champions League, after the comeback against Benfica (2-1).

Precisely, the historic Italian institution commemorated those details through Twitter: "Víctor Benítez, who was a champion of Europe with the 'Rossoneri' in 1963, has left us. Our deepest condolences to the family and the embrace of all AC Milan fans,". At the same time, fans expressed sensitive texts in the comments.

The legacy of the 'Conejo' in the Italian institution is impressive, as the Champions League trophy he lifted was the first of the seven that the club won throughout its history. Precisely, in 2016, there was a tribute to all the architects of the memorable 1963 title.

In the event organized by AC Milan, Víctor Benítez received greetings from executives and former footballers; then he was applauded by 80,000 spectators who attended the San Siro Stadium. In addition, the Peruvian midfielder appeared emotional and was surprised to see a giant banner dedicated to him. The former player will be remembered forever.