Goalkeeper Glory: Trubin's Last-Minute Header Seals Benfica's UCL Semifinal Thriller
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News18•29-01-2026, 17:54
Goalkeeper Glory: Trubin's Last-Minute Header Seals Benfica's UCL Semifinal Thriller
- •Benfica secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in the 2025-26 Champions League group-stage semifinals at Estadio da Luz.
- •Needing a two-goal win to advance, Benfica responded after Kylian Mbappe's opener with goals from Andreas Schjelderup and Vangelis Pavlidis.
- •In the 98th minute, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a sensational header from a set piece, securing the crucial two-goal margin.
- •Benfica manager José Mourinho celebrated wildly, sprinting down the touchline and embracing a ball boy.
- •Mourinho expressed his pride and admitted initial confusion about the score needed, praising Trubin's unexpected but anticipated goal.
Why It Matters: Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a last-minute header, securing a dramatic 4-2 win over Real Madrid.
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