David Luiz screamer for Pafos v Monaco, makes Champions League history | OneFootball

David Luiz was in the spotlight in the Pafos – Monaco match by scoring the first goal for the Cypriot team. The former Benfica player proved decisive in securing a draw against the French side in the fifth round of the regular phase of the Champions League and made history in the prestigious competition.

At 38 years old, David Luiz became the second oldest player ever to score in the Champions League. The former Benfica central defender is only surpassed in this record by Pepe, who managed to score in the world's biggest club competition at the age of 40.

With the draw in Pafos – Monaco, the team where David Luiz plays now has six points from five matches (one win, three draws, and one loss) and occupies the last spot granting access to the play-off for the Champions League round of 16.Champions League.

In the three remaining matches, Pafos will face Juventus (December 10, 8:00 PM, away), Chelsea (January 21, 8:00 PM, away), and Slavia Prague (January 28, 8:00 PM, home). If David Luiz's team earns four points, it is highly likely they will secure a place in the next phase of the Champions League.

David Luiz played for Benfica between 2006 and 2010, eventually moving to Chelsea for 25 million euros, joining a list of athletes who have played for both clubs. Wearing the Sacred Mantle, the central defender played 131 matches, scored six goals, and provided seven assists, also winning a National Championship and three League Cups.

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