Artola came to the Club in 1975 from Real Sociedad after a recommendation from Real Madrid coach Miljan Miljanic to his Barça counterpart Hennes Wesweiler. Pello earned his place in the starting XI after two seasons and in the 1977/78 season he won the Zamora trophy after conceding fewest goals in the league. A few miraculous performances between the posts earned him the nickname Saint Artola.
On 11 September there was a tribute match for the keeper against Athletic Club, a game in which there was also a goodbye for the defender Antonio Olmo.
Career
- Seasons at the Club: 1975-1984
- Games played: 311
Trophies
- 2 Cup Winners Cups (1978/79, 1981/82)
- 3 Copas del Rey (1977/78, 1980/81, 1982/83)
- 1 Spanish Super Cup (1983)
- 1 League Cup (1982/83)
