Benfica teen Svilar breaks Casillas' Champions League record against Man Utd

Benfica named 18-year-old Mile Svilar in their starting line-up to face Manchester United, making him the youngest goalkeeper to start a Champions League game.

At 18 years and 52 days old, Belgian Svilar breaks the record of legendary Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who made his debut for Real Madrid aged 18 years and 118 days.

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