David Luiz Rolls Back the Years with a Stunning Champions League Header
So this moment from the Champions League really felt like a little slice of football nostalgia brought back to life. David Luiz, at 38 years old, reminded everyone exactly why he became such a recognisable figure in Europe for so many years. In Pafos’ clash against AS Monaco, he rose for a header that wasn’t just good — it was described as “absolutely brilliant,” the kind of finish that makes you sit up straighter even if you were only half watching.
The goal came in the 18th minute, and it couldn’t have been timed any better for Pafos. They were trailing after Monaco had taken the lead, and suddenly this corner kick swung in, Luiz timed his leap perfectly, and the ball was guided straight into the top corner. It was one of those headers where the technique does all the talking — the neck strength, the direction, the certainty. And just like that, the match was leveled at 1-1.
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What made it even more special was the context. This was Luiz’s first Champions League goal since 2017 — more than eight years ago. Back then, he was in his second spell with Chelsea, scoring in a wild 3-3 draw against Roma at Stamford Bridge. Before that, he had been part of Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League–winning squad, and later he starred for PSG during several deep runs in the competition. His Champions League journey actually started back in 2007 with Benfica, so seeing him return to this stage after so long added an extra emotional layer.
And of course, there’s something about seeing him with that trademark curly hair bouncing as he celebrated that just completed the whole throwback feeling. This season marks his return to European football after spending four years in Brazil. Pafos brought him in for their debut Champions League campaign, and moments like this header are exactly why — experience, presence, and the ability to produce in big moments.
The reaction online and from commentators captured the mood perfectly — phrases like “rolling back the years” floated around because that’s exactly what it felt like. A veteran defender stepping back into the spotlight and reminding everyone that class doesn’t disappear with age.
Whether or not Pafos go far in this Champions League run, this moment will stand out: a 38-year-old David Luiz soaring above everyone, scoring a goal that could have easily come from his prime, and showing that certain players simply don’t fade quietly.
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