US EditionDavid Luiz scores first Champions League since 2017 at age 38 for Pafos
David Luiz became the second-oldest scorer in Champions League history at 38, helping Pafos secure a draw with his first goal since 2017 via a corner header.
- On Wednesday, David Luiz scored his first Champions League goal in more than eight years, heading a corner into Monaco's top corner to level the match 1-1 in the 18th minute.
- After returning in August, David Luiz joined Cypriot champion Pafos for their Champions League debut, having started with Benfica in 2007 and played key roles at Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
- Following Luiz's header, Monaco went back in front through United States striker Folarin Balogun, but Pafos FC secured a draw via an own goal from Mohammed Salisu in the 88th minute.
- At 38 years, 218 days, David Luiz is the second-oldest scorer in Champions League history, behind Portuguese defender Pepê.
- The result gives Pafos FC a valuable point in their Champions League debut after Mohammed Salisu's 88th-minute own goal, highlighting David Luiz's impact since his 2007 Benfica debut.
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Cypriot top club Pafos continues to enjoy good form in the Champions League, earning a 2-2 draw against Monaco on Wednesday.
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — At 38, David Luiz scored his first Champions League goal in more than eight years on Wednesday. The Brazilian defender, now with Cypriot club Pafos and still sporting his signature curly hair, rose to meet a corner kick and powerfully headed the ball into the top corner of the Monaco net. It leveled the score at 1-1 in the 18th minute. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. His last goal in the competition came in October 2017, d…
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — At 38, David Luiz scored his first Champions League goal in more than eight years on Wednesday. The Brazilian defender, now with Cypriot club Pafos and still sporting his signature curly hair, rose to meet a corner kick and powerfully headed the ball into the top corner of the Monaco net. It leveled the score at 1-1 in the 18th minute. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. His last goal in the competition came in October 2017, d…
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