The 40-year-old midfielder has not yet retired: The free kick is set to 1 record, reaching the final or returning to La Liga

40-year-old Cazorla has been almost forgotten by most fans. Today he appears in the headlines of major Spanish newspapers again because he set a record: the oldest goal-scoring player in the play-off history of the Spanish Second Division! He scored a very wonderful free kick with his sword never getting old.

In the early morning of this day, the second leg of the Spanish Second Division upgrade play-off semi-finals started, with Real Oviedo vs. Almeria. Cazorla currently plays for Real Oviedo. He made 34 appearances in the Spanish Second Division this season, 25 of which he started and is in good shape.

In the first leg, Real Oviedo defeated his opponent 2-1. In today's second leg, Real Oviedo hopes to defend the victory at home. In the 24th minute, the away team took the lead and scored with a penalty kick. In terms of total score, the two teams tied 2-2. In the 49th minute, Real Oviedo won a free kick with a good position, and the penalty spot was at the top of the arc of the penalty area. Cazorla stood in front of the ball without permission. He did not hesitate and directly hit the door from a long distance after the whistle. The ball bypassed the wall and drilled straight into the blind spot of the goal, and the goalkeeper had no choice.

Cazorla's goal helped Real Oviedo equalize the score of the game. Since then, neither team has the ability to score. In the end, Real Oviedo eliminated his opponent with a total score of 3-2 and successfully reached the final of the upgrade play-off. If he continues to win in the final, Real Oviedo will return to La Liga.

Cazora's contract with Real Oviedo expires this summer, and the two parties may complete a renewal in the near future. Real Oviedo is Cazorla's parent team. In 2003, Cazorla left Real Oviedo and joined the Yellow Submarine. He then went to Malaga and Arsenal. In August 2023, Cazorla returned to Real Oviedo.