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An incredible goal from Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin sealed them a Champions League play-off spot at the death – and sparked sensational celebrations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho sent Trubin forward for a free-kick deep inside stoppage time, with his side needing to score again at the Estadio da Luz to creep into the top 24.<\/p>\n

In barely believable scenes, Fredrik Aursnes’ delivery then picked out the stopper, with the unlikely hero crashing home a bullet header beyond Thibaut Courtois.<\/p>\n

Benfica Goalkeeper Scores Last-Gasp Goal<\/h2>\n

The Portuguese giants were leading nine-man Madrid 3-2, but required a fourth goal to keep their European dreams alive.<\/p>\n

Seconds after Rodrygo was dismissed, Jude Bellingham brought down Aursnes midway through Madrid’s half – a costly mistake.<\/p>\n

The free-kick was whipped into the box, where Trubin rose highest to nod in.<\/p>\n

Lost in the jubilation, Mourinho charged down the touchline and celebrated with a ballboy.<\/p>\n

The late heroics saw Benfica move ahead of Marseille and qualify for the two-legged play-offs. They had been tied on a goal difference of -3, but were behind on away goals.<\/p>\n

Trubin became just the third goalkeeper to score from open play in the Champions League, joining Sinan Bolat and Ivan Provedel in the history books.<\/p>\n

Benfica’s victory came despite Kylian Mbappe’s brace at the Estadio da Luz. Vagelis Pavlidis and Andreas Schjelderup’s double put the hosts ahead, but full-time quickly approached.<\/p>\n

The result would have eased the pressure on Mourinho<\/a>, with Ruben Amorim waiting in the wings.<\/p>\n

In a cruel twist, Alvaro Arbeloa’s Madrid were also condemned to the play-offs.<\/p>\n

Just minutes before the winner, Trubin inadvertently wasted time, not realising Benfica needed one more goal to progress. In the stands, their directors furiously urged their side on.<\/p>\n

Now, having progressed at the death, they will ironically play either Madrid or Inter Milan next.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are the bookmakers’ favourites<\/a> to win the Champions League, with odds of just 7\/2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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