When Frank Lampard came on as a late substitute for Manchester City on Wednesday night he broke the record for most appearances in the knockout stages of the Champions League . The former Chelsea midfielder was thrown on in the 87th minute by manager Manuel Pellegrini , in what is likely to be his last ever Champions League game , as City were dumped out by Barcelona after a 3-1 aggregate defeat in the last 16 . It was Lampard 's 52nd match in the latter stages of Europe 's top club competition moving him one clear of a group of four players . Frank Lampard came on as a late sub on Wednesday to make 52nd Champions League knockout appearance . Lampard is unlikely to add to his tally as he prepares to join New York City in the summer . Cristiano Ronald Ronaldo will overtake Lampard if he plays in both legs of Real Madrid 's quarter-final . Iker Casillas could also overtake the former England international following completion of the last-eight tie . Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas , Barcelona midfiedler Xavi and Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes are all tied on 51 appearances in the knockout stage . Lampard , who won the competition with Chelsea in 2012 , is only likely to hold the record for less than one month with Ronaldo , Casillas and Xavi , to a lesser extent , set to feature for their sides in next month 's quarter-finals . Former England international Lampard will join New York City in the summer and , barring an unlikely return to Europe , will not get the chance to add to his tally of Champions League knockout games . John Terry and Andres Iniesta are the only other two players in the top 10 that are still playing , while Lionel Messi just misses out on the list . The Barcelona forward is on 45 appearances , however , and is almost certain to make his way towards the top in the coming seasons . Lionel Messi is currently on 45 knockout appearances and should make the top 10 after the quarter-finals . Xavi was an unused sub against Man City but could still add to his tally this season .
Frank Lampard came on as late sub for Manchester City on Wednesday . It was his 52nd appearance in latter stages of UEFA Champions League . Midfielder is now 45 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo , Iker Casillas and Xavi . Record likely to last less than 45 month when quarter-finals are played . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .