Champions League 2018/19: Messi, Ronaldo And 3 Broken Records In Matchday 1

Valencia v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Group H
Valencia v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Group H

3. Iker Casillas’ 20th Champions League Season

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Iker Casillas 20th Champions League Season

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas became the first ever player to appear in twenty Champions League season, breaking Ryan Giggs' nineteen season record.

The Porto goalkeeper made his 20th season appearance in Porto's 1-1 draw against Schalke 04 on Tuesday

The 37-year-old goalie had sixteen seasons with Real Madrid, winning 3 UEFA Champions League trophies; 1999–00, 2001–02 and in 2013–14, before moving to Porto in 2015.

4. UEFA Champions League Youngest Manager

FC Shakhtar Donetsk v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - UEFA Champions League Group F
FC Shakhtar Donetsk v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - UEFA Champions League Group F

Hoffenheim's Manager, Julian Nagelsmann became the youngest ever manager (31 years and 58 days) to coach a Champions League side as he led his club to a 2-2 draw away to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

At 28, Nagelsmann became the youngest every Bundesliga coach as he took over the managerial position at Hoffenheim in February 2016. He has since turned the club’s fortune around, leading Hoffenheim to their first ever Champions League group stage game.

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Julian Nagelsmann

In the 2016-2017 season, Nagelsmann led Hoffenheim to a record fourth place finished in the Bundesliga and qualified for the UEFA Champions League play-offs but was defeated by Liverpool.

The 31-year-old manager has announced that he’ll be leaving the club at the end of the season to join fellow Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig.

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