According to reports, Müller is on the verge of setting a historic record. The 35-year-old German forward has now equaled Lionel Messi in the ranking of players with the most appearances in the UEFA Champions League (163 matches), with only Iker Casillas (177 matches) and Cristiano Ronaldo (183 matches) ahead of him.

Here is the list of the top 10 players with the most appearances in the UEFA Champions League:

Cristiano Ronaldo – 183 matches
Iker Casillas – 177 matches
Lionel Messi – 163 matches
Thomas Müller – 162 matches
Karim Benzema – 152 matches
Toni Kroos and Xavi – 151 matches
Manuel Neuer – 150 matches
Sergio Ramos and Raúl – 142 matches

Müller is currently the player with the most appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions (745 matches), the third-highest scorer in the club’s history (245 goals), and has won 33 trophies with the team, including 12 Bundesliga titles and one Champions League (2013).

This German international, who will leave the club at the end of the season, will strive to remain in the Champions League. To do so, his team must defeat Inter in the second leg of the quarter-finals after a 1-2 loss in Germany.