David Luiz's disastrous comeback

David Luiz's emotional return to the Champions League ended in an unexpected way.

At 38 years old, Luiz still surprises many by participating in Europe's most prestigious competition with Pafos (Cyprus). The Champions League newcomers will be playing away against Olympiacos in the opening match of the qualifying round on the morning of September 18th.

Luiz was given a starting place by the coach, but was forced to leave the field in the 32nd minute due to a muscle injury. Despite enduring the pain to continue, the former Chelsea player had to leave the pitch with disappointment clearly visible on his face. The final score was a 0-0 draw between Pafos and Olympiakos.

Another horrific collision involving Luiz.

Luiz's injury quickly became a topic of discussion on social media. One account wrote: "Am I watching David Luiz play in the Champions League in the 2025/26 season? Unbelievable!" Another praised the former Chelsea star's fighting spirit: " Respect for Luiz. At 38, he's still giving his all instead of relaxing with his family."

This match marks Luiz's first return to the Champions League since November 2017, when he played for Chelsea under manager Antonio Conte. On that occasion, "The Blues" won 4-0 against Qarabag.

The Brazilian center-back has made a total of 54 appearances in Europe's most prestigious competition, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist while playing for Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Pafos.

PSG suffered a crushing defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. Early morning on July 14, PSG lost 0-3 to Chelsea in the match to decide the Club World Cup title.

Source: https://znews.vn/man-tai-xuat-tham-hoa-cua-david-luiz-post1586105.html