Pepe, a 41-year-old football player, made history by becoming the first outfield player aged 41 or over to play a Champions League game. His debut in the competition was 20 years ago. Pepe's performance against Arsenal was praised for his longevity and skills, with notable statistics from the game highlighted.
Some 17 years & 15 red cards later, Pepe is timeless. π· https://t.co/oPUXFonsAo
this is one of the best pepes i've ever seen https://t.co/2YBNwR5jBp
"He's six years older than me! Really puts me in my place..." π Keith Treacy on Pepe's performance against Arsenal last night at the age of 41. https://t.co/ccbyKJmSYl
41-year-old Pepe vs. Arsenal: βͺοΈ 120 minutes played βͺοΈ First player aged 41+ to play a UCL game βͺοΈ 2/3 duels won βͺοΈ 3 clearances Forty. One. Years. Old. π https://t.co/Io1PbuFbpv
At 41 years of age, Pepe has now played in the last two penalty shootouts in the Champions League. There have been 110 completed knockout ties in the #UCL since the last time one went to penalties. https://t.co/iPX0Te2wBS
It is staggering to me Pepe is still playing top-level professional football.
How is Pepe this good on this stage at 41 years oldβ¦
Pepe really is tremendous
Change the channel to see Pepe roaring in celebration as Arsenal run ball out of play. What a career he's had / having.
π΅βͺοΈπ΅πΉ Pepe becomes tonight the first outfield player aged 41/over to play a Champions League game. π Heβs 41 as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. His debut in Champions League was in 2004. https://t.co/bRWJfkOYlF
π΅βͺοΈπ΅πΉ Pepe becomes tonight the first outfield player aged 41/over to play a Champions League game. π Heβs 41 as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. His debut in Champions League was in 2014. https://t.co/gIc6tRnTVa
The fact Pepe is still playing at this level is absolutely awesome
π΅πΉπ Pepe is the first outfield player aged 41 or over to play a Champions League game. (@Squawka) He made his debut in the competition 20 years ago. Plus, actually the same age as Mikel Arteta. Crazy longevity. π https://t.co/EjfOmuk3XR