65 games, Valverde became the player with the most appearances in a single season in the 21st century five leagues

In a game in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid faced Paris Saint-Germain, and Uruguayan midfielder Valverde started for Real Madrid.

This is the 65th game that Valverde participated in in the 2024-25 season. He surpassed Jurado (Atletico Madrid, 2009-10), Oscar (Chelsea, 2012-13 season), Mata (Chelsea, 2012-13 season) and Torres (Chelsea, 2012-13 season) to become the player with the most appearances in a single season in the 21st century five leagues.

The four players mentioned earlier all made 64 appearances that season.

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