Miracle in Lisbon: Benfica keeper's goal seals play-off spot | OneFootball

The Estadio da Luz was the scene of a UEFA Champions League matchday that will remain memorable. Benfica hosted Real Madrid on the last day of the League Phase with slim chances of qualifying, but an incredible outcome, led by their goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin, ended up giving the Portuguese team a ticket to the Playoffs.

Real Madrid, who arrived third in the standings, took the lead with a header goal from Kylian Mbappé. However, Benfica responded and turned the score around, reaching a 3-2 advantage by the 90th minute, a result insufficient for their qualification aspirations.

A red card for Rodrygo in stoppage time delayed the end of the match and granted the home team a crucial free kick. In an act of desperation and faith, goalkeeper Trubin went up to the opponent's area and connected a header that sealed the definitive 4-2, unleashing madness and securing Benfica's qualification to the Playoffs. Real Madrid, despite the defeat, finished ninth in the standings and will also compete in the next stage.

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