Iker Casillas Made a History in Champions League

DBasia.news – FC Porto just gained one point in the away match to Schalke 04 home. In the match on Wednesday (19/9), both teams shared the 1-1 score.

Despite the defeat, Porto have to be proud because their goalkeeper Iker Casillas made a history. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper becomes the first player who participated in Champions League for 20 seasons.

Casillas surpassed the achievement of Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs, who played in 19 seasons of Champions League. Casillas who is now 37 performed in this competition for 16 seasons with Madrid.

In 20 seasons, the former Spain national team number one goalkeeper achieved three winnings, in 1990-2000, 2001-2001, and 2013-2014. All the victories were achieved with Madrid.

 

Ryan Giggs

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Players Play in Champions League the Most:

20: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid, Porto – 1999/2000–2018/19)

19: Ryan Giggs (Man. United – 1994/95–2013/14, except 1995/96)

17: Paul Scholes (Man. United – 1998/99–2012/13, except 2011/12)

16: Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona – 1998/99–2014/15, except 2003/04)

16: Arjen Robben (PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern – 2002/03–2017/18)

15: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris, Man. United – 2002/03–2017/18, except 2016/17)

15: Raul Gonzalez (Real Madrid, Schalke – 1995/96–2010/11)

15: Gary Neville (Man. United – 1994/95–2009/10, except 1995/96)

15: Cristiano Ronaldo (Man. United, Real Madrid – 2003/04–2017/18)

15: Ashley Cole (Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma – 2000/01–2014/15)

15: Andres Iniesta (Barcelona – 2002/03–2017/18, except 2003/04)

15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona – 2004/05–2018/19)