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Dalian Atkinson will be honoured during Real Sociedad v Real Madrid following former Aston Villa striker's tragic death

Real Sociedad fans will pay tribute to their former striker Dalian Atkinson during Sunday's La Liga match against Real Madrid at Anoeta.

Atkinson died on Monday aged 48 after he was Tasered by police in his home town of Telford.

He spent the 1990-91 season with the Spanish club after joining from Sheffield Wednesday.

Dalian Atkinson, pictured during his Real Sociedad days, will be honoured this weekendu00a0
Dalian Atkinson, pictured during his Real Sociedad days, will be honoured this weekend
Atkinson died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was Tasered by police
Atkinson died in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was Tasered by police

The club confirmed on their official website that supporters will applaud Atkinson in the ninth minute in recognition of the shirt number the Englishman most regularly wore during his time in San Sebastian.