Benfica goalkeeper scores header goal in 98th minute to beat Real Madrid 4-2 in Champions League

Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 at home in Lisbon, Portugal to secure a spot in the Champions League playoffs — courtesy of a header goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin in the 98th minute during added time to time already added.

The dramatic finish on Jan. 28 meant that Benfica avoided crashing out on goal difference at the end of the eight-round league phase with mere seconds left.

Real Madrid denied final eight position

It, however, means that Real Madrid are denied the final eight position, but are still in the running for the final 16.

Real Madrid do not automatically qualify for the next round, and have to play a two-legged tie against a team.

Benfica advance at the expense of Marseille, which lost 3-0 at Club Brugge.

Jose Mourinho used to manage Real Madrid

The last-second heroics will be discussed for years to come and featured in the highlight reels of 63-year-old Jose Mourinho, who was a former Real Madrid manager.

"A fantastic goal, a historic goal, a goal that nearly brought the whole stadium down - and I think it was very deserved for us," Mourinho said of his Portuguese side's victory.

"For Benfica it's an incredible prestige to beat Real Madrid," he added.

Andreas Schjelderup scored two goals for Benfica and Vangelis Pavlidis netted from the penalty spot.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for the 15-time European champions Real Madrid.

Goalkeeper's header

Trubin's goal was all the more incredible as he had apparently tried to waste a few seconds towards the end of the match when his team were up 3-2.

He was unaware Benfica were still going out if the scoreline remained.

A couple of minutes before his goal, Trubin had dropped to his knees after claiming a cross.

"Before, I didn't understand what we needed," Trubin said.

"I see everyone start to point at me and I go and after I see [I can go forward]. We need one more goal.

"I don't know, I don't know what to say. A crazy moment."

"I am not used to scoring, so for me it was something completely new. I am 24 years old and for me it's the first time."

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