Luka Modric became the Allianz Arenain the first leg of the semifinals of Champions League he is new Bayern Munichthe oldest footballer to play in the European Cup against Real Madrid, at the age of 38 years and 234 days, surpassing the record of Ferenc Puskas.
Puskás’ record, 38 years and 229 days, dated November 17, 1965 in a European Cup match. real Madrid against him Kilmarnock. Modric He achieved this in his 528th match for the Madrid team, his 118th in the Champions League.
The Croatian midfielder, who entered the Allianz pitch in the 76th minute Jude Bellinghamalso surpassed 527 matches of Robert Carlos in the historical classification of players with the most appearances for Real Madrid, becoming the fourteenth most played; fifth in the ‘Champions’ behind Iker Casillas, Karim Benzema, Raúl González and Sergio Ramos.
Modricwho will be 39 on September 9, must renew the contract that expires on June 30 for another year to become the oldest footballer in the history of Real Madrid, counting all competitions. Puskas He set the ceiling, in his last three games as a professional in the Copa del Rey in May 1966. He set the bar at 39 years and 36 days.
Older players who played in the European Cup with Real Madrid:
.1. Modric: 38 years and 234 days
.2. Puskas: 38 years and 229 days
.3. Buoy: 38 years and 53 days
.4. Di Stefano: 37 years and 328 days
.5. Dude: 37 years and 260 days.
Source: La Verdad
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