Jan Oblak made history at Atlético Madrid. Which record did he achieve?
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the opening round of the UEFA Champions League, Atlético Madrid traveled to face Liverpool. Jan Oblak started the match and managed to etch his name into the club’s history.
Details: According to Opta, this was the Slovenian goalkeeper’s 500th appearance for Los Colchoneros. He became the first goalkeeper in Atlético history to reach this milestone. Additionally, he moved into third place in the club’s all-time appearances. Only Koke (687 matches) and Adelardo (550 matches) have more.
Earlier, we reported that at the age of 38, David Luiz made his Champions League return, playing his first match in the competition since 2017, when he was with Chelsea.
Reminder: The official Champions League website has published the full group-stage calendar for the 2025/26 season. Eight matchdays are scheduled, running from September 16, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Our editorial team has prepared the complete tournament schedule for you.