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Benfica Dramatically Beats Real Madrid

Benfica's goalkeeper Trubin scored in stoppage time, securing a 4-2 win over Real Madrid and a Champions League playoff spot, reminiscent of Mourinho's past heroics.


Benfica Dramatically Beats Real Madrid

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a header in the 8th minute of stoppage time, leading Benfica to a dramatic 4-2 win over Real Madrid and securing a spot in the playoff round for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, denying their opponent direct qualification to the next round. Benfica was on the verge of elimination despite leading 3-2 with seconds left in stoppage time before Trubin converted a free kick to score the goal his team needed to advance to the playoffs on goal difference. Portuguese coach José Mourinho returned to his famous habit when he led Inter Milan past Barcelona in the 2010 edition of the competition. Mourinho, who coached Real...