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Benfica's Goalkeeper scores header, stuns Real Madrid!
29 Jan
Summary
- Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a decisive header in stoppage time.
- Trubin's goal secured Benfica a 4-2 victory and advancement.
- Real Madrid dropped out of the top eight after the loss.
In a breathtaking conclusion to a Champions League match, Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin emerged as an unlikely hero. Deep into stoppage time, with Benfica awarded a foul, coach José Mourinho instructed Trubin to join the attack in the Real Madrid penalty box.
Trubin's header found the back of the net, sealing a dramatic 4-2 victory for Benfica. This crucial goal not only secured Benfica's advancement to the knockout stage but also impacted Real Madrid's standing, dropping them from automatic qualification spots.
The 24-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper's header was the first goal of his professional career and came during a period when Real Madrid was reduced to nine men due to two red cards. Trubin's decisive contribution is now etched in Champions League history, marking him as one of the few goalkeepers to score in the competition's main phase.
