Former Real Madrid star Iker Casillas has broken a UEFA Champions League record previously held by a Manchester United legend.
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Casillas' appearance for FC Porto against Schalke on Tuesday ensured that he has now featured in 20 Champions League seasons, a new record according to Opta Sports.
20 - Iker Casillas will become the first player in the Champions League history to play in 20 different seasons. Legend. pic.twitter.com/1HUkAvHW80
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 18, 2018
The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has now surpassed United legend Ryan Giggs, who appeared in 19 UCL campaigns.
The 37-year-old lifted the Champions League title on three occasions with Los Blancos, the last of which came in the 2013/14 campaign.
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Casillas has played six games for Porto so far this season, conceding seven goals along the way.
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