Champions League
Pepe scored the goal and became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history
Pepe sealed the victory for Porto in the 90+1 minute with a header from Conceição’s assist, making it 2-0 against Antwerp. This made him the oldest goalscorer in the history of the Champions League.
THE Pepe In the first minute of injury time, Porto sealed the victory, scoring two goals for the “Dragons” against Antwerp on Matchday 4 of Group 8 of the Champions League.
The 40-year-old fended off a header after an assist from Conceição, hit the far post and beat Lamens to make it 2-0.
This made him the oldest player (40 years and 254 days) in the history of the top club competition to ever score a goal.
The oldest five goalscorers in the Champions League:
- Pepe (2023) – 40 years old
- Totti (2014) – 38 years old
- Giggs (2011) – 37 years, 9 months
- Injaghi (2010) – 37 years, 2 months and 25 days
- Saneti (2010) – 37 years, 2 months and 10 days
Source: Sport 24
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