Real Madrid star Luka Modrić has on Wednesday evening secured for himself a fresh piece of football history.
This comes owing to the Croatian’s appearance in Real’s latest outing.
Los Blancos are of course currently locked in action, in the 2nd leg of a Champions League Last-16 showdown with city rivals Atlético.
After shining off the bench in the tie’s opener at the Santiago last week, the aforementioned Modrić was rewarded by way of a return to starting duties this evening, pushing Eduardo Camavinga into a substitute role.
And, as a result of as much, the former Tottenham Hotspur man has etched his name yet further into the history books of European football.
As revealed by statisticians Opta, after breaking a three-way tie with Pepe and David Weir, Modrić has become:
‘The outfield player with the most appearances in the history of the Champions League after turning 39 (12).’
Conor Laird – GSFN
