Anatoly Trubin delivered a moment of magic as Jose Mourinho’s Benfica stunned Real Madrid in dramatic fashion in Lisbon. Benfica led 3-2 deep into stoppage time but still needed another goal to stay alive in the Champions League. With one last free-kick, goalkeeper Trubin was sent forward and produced a stunning header to score the decisive goal, sparking wild celebrations at the Estadio da Luz and sealing a famous win over the 15-time European champions.
The late goal also secured Benfica’s place in the play-offs, knocking Marseille out on goal difference. Trubin admitted he did not fully understand what Benfica needed until teammates urged him forward, calling it a “crazy moment” and the first goal of his career. Mourinho hailed the strike as historic, saying the victory was a huge moment of pride for the club and proof of their belief against one of football’s biggest giants.
