José Luis Espinosa Pachón

José Luis Espinosa Pachón (14 June 1913 – 23 December 1975) was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Real Betis and Real Madrid in the 1930s.

Playing career Real Betis Born on 14 June 1913 in the Province of Jaén town of La Carolina, Andalusia, Espinosa began his football career in Real Betis Cantera, the youth team of his hometown club Real Betis, remaining there for four years, from 1927 until 1931, when he finally broke through to the first team, making his debut on 18 October 1931, aged 18, in a friendly match against Sevilla, keeping a clean-sheet in a 3–0 win.

Espinosa was only able to make his league debut four years later, on 7 April 1935, keeping a clean-sheet in a 5–0 win over Espanyol. By playing in this match, Espinosa officially became a part of the squad that won the 1934–35 La Liga title, the first (and only) league title in club's history. He had a pragmatic approach, which was based on discipline, hard work, and the importance of technical details, but he was soon replaced by José Morales Berriguete.

Death Espisona died on 23 December 1975, at the age of 62.

Honours Real Betis La Liga Champions (1): 1934–35