In the final round of the Champions League, Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2. Benfica goalkeeper Trubin scored a last-minute goal in the 98th minute, helping Benfica rise from 25th to 24th and keeping their hopes alive!
Before the tournament, Benfica were ranked 29th, and their chances of qualifying were in jeopardy.
The situation changed rapidly during the match, with Benfica briefly entering the top 24 but falling out in the final moments. Due to multiple factors affecting Real Madrid's performance, after the other 17 matches were completed, Benfica still led Real Madrid 3-2, with Real Madrid ranked 9th and Benfica ranked 25th.
If Real Madrid had scored, they would have been back in the top eight in the final moments. However, the goal came from Benfica, who had a two-man advantage, with goalkeeper Trubin heading in a goal in the 98th minute!
This goal allowed Benfica to eliminate Marseille, who would have otherwise qualified, by a single goal difference, moving them up to 24th place. Even more interestingly, since Real Madrid is currently 9th, the two teams are in the same half of the knockout stage draw and could potentially meet again in the playoffs!
Mourinho celebrated wildly after leading his team to a stunning comeback in the final moments of the game, overcoming a four-game losing streak at the start!
This is also one of the most classic and unexpected moments in the history of the new Champions League format!