Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will become the all-time UEFA Champions League appearance record holder against Villarreal this evening.
The 36-year-old was named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting XI for the group stage clash in what will be his 178th appearance in the competition.
It means Ronaldo will surpass his former Real Madrid team-mate, ex-Spain international goalkeeper Iker Casillas, in the overall standings.
Ronaldo, who has won the competition on five separate occasions, is playing in his 19th consecutive season in Europe's elite competition having represented United, Real Madrid and Juventus
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