"Pafos' set-piece proficiency had come to the fore in a frantic opening 18 minutes, too. Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz sent a powerful header home to draw the hosts level after Takumi Minamino's fifth-minute opener. Balogun swiftly pounced on a defensive mix-up to restore Monaco's advantage, but having squandered the chance to put the result beyond doubt, the Ligue 1 side were duly punished."
"Data Debrief: Age is just a number Aged 38 years and 218 days, David Luiz became the second-oldest player to score a Champions League goal, behind only Pepe, who netted at the age of 40 years and 290 days for Porto vs Shakhtar Donetsk in December 2023. David Luiz also became the oldest outfield player to start a team's first five Champions League matches in a season since Pavel Horvath for Viktoria Plzen in 2013-14."
Pafos twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 Champions League draw with Monaco, with David Luiz heading Pafos level and an 88th-minute Mohammed Salisu own goal rescuing a point. Takumi Minamino opened for Monaco before Folarin Balogun capitalised on a defensive mix-up to restore the lead. Mons Bassouamina hit the woodwork from a corner before Salisu's deflection cancelled Balogun's strike. Kairat Almaty almost mounted a stunning comeback against FC Copenhagen, pulling two late goals back after Copenhagen led 3-0, but Copenhagen held on for their first Champions League win this season. Luiz, aged 38 years and 218 days, became the second-oldest Champions League scorer and produced six clearances while winning three aerial duels and seven of his 10 overall duels.
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