article_snippet.sent: When Barcelona midfield maestro Xavi came on as a half-time substitute against PSG in the Champions League
article_snippet.sent: The former Spain international played for 148th time in the competition, more than any other player since the tournament changed to its current format in 1992.
article_snippet.sent: Xavi also set the record for the most appearances in the knockout phase of the Champions League having now featured in 53 matches in the latter stages.
article_snippet.sent: Xavi made Xavi 148th Champions League appearance against PSG on Tuesday night .
article_snippet.sent: Xavi Spain Xavi shares a joke with Xavi former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the game .
article_snippet.sent: Xavi also became the leading appearance-maker in all European competition with 170.
article_snippet.sent: Xavi celebrates with Xavi team-mates after Barcelona won the Champions League in 2009 .
article_snippet.sent: Xavi (centre front) lines up for a the Champions League clash against Manchester United in 1998 .
article_snippet.sent: the Catalans progression gives Xavi the opportunity to play a further three times in the Champions League this season, should Xavi reach the final.
article_snippet.sent: This is likely to be the midfielder's last season playing in the competition as Xavi continues to be linked with a summer move to Qatari club Al Sadd, with reports in Spain suggesting Xavi will sign a three-year deal.
article_snippet.sent: Cristiano Ronaldo will also draw level with Xavi for knockout stage appearances if Cristiano Ronaldo features on Wednesday .
highlights_snippet.sent: Xavi came on at half-time to make Xavi 148th appearance in the competition .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Xavi also broke the record for most knockout stage appearances with 53 . 