Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 21:49 / Updated on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 21:50
Following the feat, the Brazilian became the second-oldest goalscorer in Champions League history, according to Squawka.
David Luiz is the second oldest scorer in the history of the Champions League
Monaco opened the scoring in the 5th minute, through the Japanese Takumi Minamino (30 years old).
But the joy of the French lasted only 13 minutes. David Luiz came out on the ramp, who rose and scored a superb header, after the corner executed by Mislav Orsic (32 years old).
It was basically a penalty taken with the head, taking into account that the execution came from 11 meters. Unstoppable execution, third goal of the season for the Brazilian.
At the age of 38 years and 218 days, David Luiz became the second oldest goalscorer in Champions League history. The first is the Portuguese Pepe, who was 40 years and 290 days old at the time of the achievement.
David Luiz scored in the League for Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Pafos.
Following this result, Pafos is in 23rd place in the Champions League main group, with 6 points after the first 5 stages. On the other hand, Monaco is on 22, with 6.
The matches that Paphos still have to play in the Champions League
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Juventus – Paphos
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Chelsea – Pathos
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Paphos – Slavia Prague
Up-to-date standings from the Champions League main group
