The benfica vs real madrid results produced one of the most dramatic Champions League finishes ever witnessed, as Anatoliy Trubin, Benfica’s goalkeeper, headed home in the 98th minute to secure a 4-2 victory and send the Portuguese side into the knockout phase play-offs.
In the first meeting between these European giants since 1965, Mourinho Benfica needed a win to have any chance of progression, and they got it in the most spectacular fashion imaginable.
Wild Match Swings
The game swung back and forth throughout. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Los Blancos in the 30th minute, but Andreas Schjelderup equalized just seven minutes later. Vangelis Pavlidis converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to give Benfica a 2-1 lead at the break.
Schjelderup completed his brace in the second half to make it 3-1, before Mbappé pulled one back for Madrid to set up a tense finale at 3-2.
Dramatic Finale
Real Madrid’s night collapsed in stoppage time when they were reduced to nine men. Raúl Asencio received a second yellow card, followed immediately by Rodrygo, who picked up two yellows within 60 seconds.
With the visitors scrambling and Benfica needing one more goal for qualification, Benfica‘s shot-stopper Trubin was ordered forward for a final free-kick. Fredrik Aursnes’ delivery found Anatoliy Trubin in the box, and the Ukrainian met it with a diving header that sparked wild celebrations.
🎥 The Benfica fans’ perspective of Anatoliy Trubin’s last minute goal. pic.twitter.com/mWbTtifbJd
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“I’m 24 years old and it’s my first time scoring. Unbelievable,” said Trubin afterwards, becoming just the fifth goalkeeper to score in Champions League history.
The goal secured Benfica’s 24th-place finish in the league phase standings, advancing them by a single goal in goal difference.
