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Bolton fullback Alonso dedicates goal to late grandfather Marquitos

Bolton Wanderers fullback Marcos Alonso has dedicated his goal in victory over Wolves to his late grandfather.

Alonso's goal came 25 days after Marcos Alonso Snr, nicknamed "Marquitos", passed away, aged 78.

Alonso Snr played alongside the likes of Ferenc Puskas, Alfredo di Stefano and Gento in the legendary Real Madrid side that claimed the continent's top prize in the first five years of its existence from 1956.

"It's my first official goal in England," Alonso told The Bolton News. "I'm really happy about it. My grandfather passed away recently and it was for him and the fans from Bolton who came here.

"I'm really happy with the three points because that was the most important thing today."

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