Real Madrid captain Luka Modric continues to prove age is just a number this season.The Croatian international produced a superb cameo off the bench as Los Blancos sealed a winning return to La Liga

Modric will surpass the great Ferenc Puskas, who played for Madrid at 39 years and 38 days, the next time he appears for the Spanish club

Luka Modric became the oldest player in Real Madrid’s history while also delivering the game-winning assist in a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday. At 39 years, 40 days old, the former Ballon d’Or winner surpassed the milestone held by Ferenc Puskas since 1966 by four days.