Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores stunning 97th-minute header to beat Real Madrid

Benfica have secured their place in the Champions League play-offs with a miraculous 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.

The hero of the night was not a striker, but goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who rose highest in the 97th minute to power home a header that shook Estádio da Luz.

The scenario was clear but daunting: Benfica needed to defeat the Spanish giants by a two-goal margin to overturn a goal-difference deficit and progress to the knockout play-offs.

Leading 3-2 deep into stoppage time, the Eagles seemed destined for the Europa League. But Jose Mourinho, managing against his former club, had one final card to play.

With seconds remaining and a free-kick awarded to the hosts, the goalkeeper came forward.

It was a gamble of desperate proportions. As the ball curled into the crowded penalty area, Trubin launched himself above the Madrid defense, meeting the cross with the poise of a seasoned number nine.

The ball nestled into the corner of the net and Mourinho sprinted down the touchline in trademark fashion.

Watch the incredible scenes below:

THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE ?

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores a 98th minute goal to keep Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the competition ?

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