Not a bad way to go out: Iker
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas may have played his last Champions League game in Tuesday's goalless draw at Liverpool.
The 36-year-old made his 178th UEFA club competition appearance, a record 167th in the Champions League, at Anfield and came up with five saves. However, the Portuguese giants exited the competition as they had fallen 5-0 at home to Liverpool in the first leg of their round of 16 match-up.
"It's clear that if it was [my last Champions League game], it would not be a bad way to end as Anfield is a spectacular stadium and it's a beautiful team to face," Casillas told Onda Cero. "We gave a good performance and we got a draw. We leave with our heads held high.
"As for me, the reality is that my contract with Porto ends in June. What the future holds, I don't know. I just want to focus on the season and enjoy it."
A three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, Casillas' love affair with the competition began in November 1997 when, at the age of 16, he was taken out of school to be in Real Madrid's squad for a Champions League group game at Rosenborg.
However, he did not make his Champions League debut until almost two years later in a group game at Olympiakos..
"To have achieved three Champions League titles is amazing. I have a lot of fond memories in my 19 years in the competition, 21 if you consider when I was taken out of school. When I look back I'm very proud of my career."
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