Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas makes 1000th career appearance — but it’s night to forget as Porto relinquish top spot with defeat
Spain icon becomes second active player to reach landmark as Sergio Conceicao's men fall to shock 2-0 loss at Belenenses
IKER CASILLAS made his 1000th career appearance — but it was a night to forget as Porto fell to a potentially damaging 2-0 defeat against Belenenses.
The 2010 World Cup-winner made history as he became the second active player after Gianluigi Buffon to reach the incredible landmark.
Casillas, now 36, made his professional debut for Real Madrid in 1999 and has the record number of appearances in the Champions League.
He became the youngest goalkeeper to play in a final — just four days after his 19th birthday — in 2000.
The iconic stopper is one of the most decorated footballers in the game's history and holds another impressive record many people don't know about.
Casillas is the footballer with the most international wins of all-time, tasting victory 121 times for Spain.
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While he may not be considered among the greatest goalkeepers on the planet any more, he still has some fight in him, having regained the starting place he lost earlier in the season.
Despite hitting the milestone, it was not the best night for Casillas, who is still searching for his first trophy in Portugal.
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He was beaten twice as lowly Belenenses shocked Porto to hand the title initiative to Benfica.
The Eagles now soar a point above the Dragons, having won the past four editions of the Primeira Liga.