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Champions League appearances: Buffon to overtake three European legends
Buffon, 38, played his first Champions League game in September 1997, when he was still playing for Parma. His first appearances came in a game against Sparta Prague.
Buffon’s set to equal Ashley Cole’s record tonight and remain with one appearance less than his teammate Patrice Evra and Barcelona star Lionel Messi who have 109 appearances each.
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas is the player with the most appearances in Champions League, having registered 163 in his career. Barcelona legend Xavi and Manchester United former star Ryan Giggs sit second and third with 157 and 151 Champions League appearances respectively.
Paolo Maldini is the Italian player with the most games played in Champions League with 139 games, the former AC Milan defender sits 5th in this special ranking.
