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David Luiz, 38, Scores for Pafos in Champions League Draw With Monaco

The veteran became the competition’s second-oldest scorer, according to Opta.

Overview

  • Luiz headed in from a corner in the 18th minute for his first Champions League goal since October 18, 2017, when he scored for Chelsea against AS Roma.
  • Pafos earned a 2-2 result after an 88th-minute leveler that went in off Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu for an own goal.
  • Opta reported Luiz was 38 years and 218 days old at the time of the goal, ranking him second-oldest scorer in Champions League history.
  • Pepe holds the record as the oldest scorer at 40 years and 290 days for Porto in December 2023.
  • Luiz returned to Europe in the summer after four years away and joined Champions League debutant Pafos.