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Goalkeeper Trubin's Last-Minute Header Sends Benfica to Playoffs

2/1/2026

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Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica scored in the 98th minute to propel Benfica into the Champions League playoffs.
Trubin headed the ball off a teammate's free kick while Benfica led Real Madrid 3-2.
The team needed an additional goal to advance to the Champions League knockout phase because of a goal-differential tie-breaker.
Trubin became the fifth goalkeeper to score in Champions League history.

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Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica scored in the 98th minute to propel Benfica into the Champions League playoffs.
Trubin headed the ball off a teammate's free kick while Benfica led Real Madrid 3-2.
The team needed an additional goal to advance to the Champions League knockout phase because of a goal-differential tie-breaker.
Trubin became the fifth goalkeeper to score in Champions League history.