Watch: Goalkeeper's 98th-minute header sends Benfica to UCL knockouts
Absolute scenes.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a dramatic 98th-minute header against Real Madrid on Wednesday to propel his team to the Champions League knockout playoffs.
Benfica were already leading 3-2 at the time but needed one more goal to jump out of the elimination zone and into a knockout spot on goal difference.
Trubin, the unlikeliest source, provided the decisive tally for Jose Mourinho's team, sending the Portuguese crowd and club into raptures.
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GOALKEEPER ANATOLIY TRUBIN SCORES A 98TH MINUTE GOAL AGAINST REAL MADRID TO SAVE BENFICA'S #UCL SEASON WITH THE FINAL TOUCH OF THE MATCH! 😱
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 28, 2026
IMAGINE NOT LOVING FOOTBALL 🤯 pic.twitter.com/y0thIBEQb5
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SCENESSSS!!
— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) January 28, 2026
Anatoliy Trubin goes from stopping the ball with his chest to then scoring the winner moments later 😳 pic.twitter.com/KmJoDTbiLk
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