Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has become the oldest player in the history of matches between his team and Barcelona. On October 26, the Madrid team suffered a 0-4 thrashing to the Catalans.
The Croatian footballer came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of the match. At the time, he was 39 years and 47 days old. Modric set a new record, surpassing the previous mark held by former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who played against Real at 38 years and 318 days.