Luka Modric sets a record in Serie A

30/08/2025 10:33:00 pandatv

AC Milan won 2-0 against Lecce in Serie A’s second round, coinciding with Luka Modric’s historic record. At almost 40 years old, the Croatian midfielder provided the assist for the first goal, proving his enduring quality and aiding AC Milan’s initial triumph of the 2025/26 campaign.

Modric lập kỷ lục tại Serie A 694942 — Luka Modric joined Sofascore’s '600 Club,' a group of players with the highest number of rated appearances on their platform

In the early hours of August 30, 2025, AC Milan claimed a 2-0 away win at Lecce’s Via del Mare stadium during Serie A’s second round. This marked AC Milan’s first victory this season, following a shocking defeat in the opening round against Cremonese. The match started tough, as two early Milan goals were disallowed after VAR reviews, extending the deadlock.

The match’s turning point came in the 66th minute. From a right-side corner, Luka Modric delivered a precise pass that allowed Ruben Loftus-Cheek to rise and head in the opener. At 39 years and 354 days old, Modric became the oldest midfielder to assist in Serie A since Opta began recording data in the 2004/05 season.

Modric đã lập kỷ lục khi ra sân trong ngày ra mắt Serie A ở tuổi 39 (Ảnh: Twitter) — Modric set a record by playing his Serie A debut at age 39 (Photo: Twitter)

Remarkably, just a week earlier, Modric had already set a record by playing his Serie A debut at 39 years and 347 days old, surpassing goalkeeper Maurizio Pugliesi’s milestone. Now, he adds another achievement, confirming his valuable presence right from his early matches with AC Milan.

More than just records, Modric’s performance against Lecce impressed fans. Approaching 40, he maintained solid stamina, precise passing, and sharp tactical awareness. His calm touches, refined ball control, and midfield dominance helped Milan regain control after a challenging start.

Modric lập kỷ lục tại Serie A 694960 — Modric received a rating of 8.1 in this match

After the opening goal, AC Milan played with more confidence and sealed the 2-0 win through Christian Pulisic’s goal in the 86th minute. Nonetheless, the most inspiring figure remained Modric. He proved that age is no barrier but rather enhances the value of skill, ambition, and resilience in a demanding competition.

With two records set within a week, Luka Modric began his Serie A journey in the most impressive way. Milan supporters have good reason to believe the veteran Croatian will continue to create historic moments this season.