In an astonishing climax in the UEFA Champions League, Benfica managed to secure their place in the playoffs with a last-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin against Real Madrid. The match ended with a thrilling 4-2 victory, which also saw both teams reduced to nine players following red cards to Raul Asencio and Rodrygo late in the match.

Trubin’s goal marked him as the fifth goalkeeper to score in Champions League history. He executed a perfectly placed header during a late free kick, leading to this memorable moment.

“GOALKEEPER ANATOLIY TRUBIN SCORES A 98TH MINUTE GOAL AGAINST REAL MADRID TO SAVE BENFICA’S #UCL SEASON WITH THE FINAL TOUCH OF THE MATCH! 😱

The match was intense, beginning with Kylian Mbappe scoring for Madrid. Benfica came back with two goals from Andreas Schjelderup and a penalty from Vangelis Pavlidis, before another from Mbappe. Trubin’s late winner turned the tables as Benfica now heads into the playoffs against Inter or Madrid.

In contrast, Napoli misses out on the tournament after losing 3-2 to Chelsea, where João Pedro scored a brace, reinforcing Napoli’s recent struggles.

This match also saw Olympique Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, fail to qualify after losing to Club Brugge, which proves to be a disappointing end for the club.

“When I made the last changes, I was told [that] is enough, so let’s close the door… Then they tell me we need one more goal, but I cannot make more changes.” 😱 — José Mourinho reflects on this unforgettable match.