Modric makes history as oldest Real Madrid player in Vigo win

MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Luka Modric became the oldest player ever to represent Real Madrid when he played in their 2-1 win away to Celta Vigo on Saturday night.

The Croatian international, who is 39 years and 40 days old, overtook the legendary Hungarian Ferenc Puskas to claim the honor.

In his 547th appearance since joining from Tottenham in 2012, Modric was decisive in the game, giving the assist th