Federico Valverde made history right from the start in the Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich match. He only needed the referee to signal the start of the match to achieve a milestone for Uruguayan soccer.

The midfielder became the Uruguayan player with the most appearances in Champions League semifinals.

👉 UEFA Champions League: Madrid Scores Against Bayern Before Match

With 7 appearances in the semifinals, Valverde broke the tie with his compatriot Paolo Montero (6), placing himself at the top.

Other legendary Uruguayan players like Diego Godín (5) and Luis Suárez (4) trail behind Fede Valverde, who is making a significant impact both at Real Madrid and in Uruguay.