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Pepe is eternal! Real Madrid icon breaks Champions League record with last-gasp goal for Porto against Antwerp

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FC Porto vs Royal Antwerp
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Champions League

Veteran Porto defender Pepe became the first player over the age of 40 to score a Champions League goal against Antwerp on Tuesday.

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✅ Fully integrates all DAZN Champions League coverage

✅ Combines the Premier League and Champions League in one app

✅ Eliminates the need for multiple soccer streaming subscriptions

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TSN

✅ Broadcasts the majority of high-profile midweek Champions League ties

✅ Available seamlessly on traditional linear television (TSN 1–5)

✅ Bundles live coverage of other major sports properties

Monthly from$8.99
Total UCL Coverage
DAZN logo 2019

DAZN

✅ Exclusive home to every single Champions League match live

✅ Includes the UEFA Europa League and Conference League

✅ Provides full on-demand replays for all matches

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New Fubo Logo

Fubo

✅ Fully integrates all DAZN Champions League coverage

✅ Combines the Premier League and Champions League in one app

✅ Eliminates the need for multiple soccer streaming subscriptions

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  • Pepe scored second in a 2-0 win
  • First player over 40 to net
  • Still going strong

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Pepe scored the second goal of a 2-0 win for Porto in the 91st minute and became the first player aged over 40 to score in the Champions League. Pepe is aged 40 years and 254 days and began his professional career 22 years ago in 2001.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Pepe has remained a valuable member of the Porto squad and has made seven appearances in all competitions despite his advanced age. Of course, he is a Real Madrid legend, having won the Champions League three times with the club.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The centre-back is in his second spell at Porto, having played for the club between 2004 and 2007, and then returning in 2019. He has clocked 261 appearances overall.

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    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    Porto face Vitoria SC this weekend as they return to Portuguese league action.

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