7 best goal line clearances ever

#4 David Luiz against Spain

The final of any tournament is a special occasion for the players involved, regardless of the global importance of the said tourney. So when Spain took on Brazil in the Confederation Cup final in 2013, fans were hoping for spectacle with Spain edging it in the end.

But Confederation Cups are Brazil’s thing, you know. Hosting the event meant that the South American team were one of the participants despite not winning the preceding World Cup or Copa America. Spain, on the other hand, were not only World Champions but had also won the Euros the year before.

All things pointed towards a Spain win, but Brazil were in the mood that day. After conceding the first goal, Spain responded by attacking in waves and Pedro Rodriguez almost turned one such wave into a goal.

After Juan Mata released Pedro, the latter took the ball onto his left and produced a finesse shot that beat Julio Cesar. However, against all odds, David Luiz appeared from thin air and slid in with his right foot blocking the ball and taking it over the cross-bar.