Who is Anatoliy Trubin and how did he score the winning goal?

Anatoliy Trubin is Benfica's goalkeeper. He scored a dramatic header in the 98th minute (eighth minute of stoppage time) to secure a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.

Why did Real Madrid end up in the Champions League playoffs?

Real Madrid lost 4-2 to Benfica despite starting third in the 36-team standings, falling to ninth place—one spot below direct round-of-16 qualification—after two red cards to Raul Asencio and Rodrygo, and other results like Sporting Lisbon's late win.

Which teams advanced directly to the Champions League round of 16?

Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Sporting Lisbon sealed top-eight finishes for direct advancement to the round of 16.[1]

What is Jose Mourinho's connection to Real Madrid?

Jose Mourinho is Benfica's coach and Real Madrid's former coach, adding personal history to the match where his team dumped Madrid into the playoffs.

Which teams will join Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs draw?

Real Madrid will be joined by Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle, and Inter Milan in the qualifying playoffs draw for positions nine through 24.[1]

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Benfica Keeper's 98th-Minute Header Dumps Real Madrid Into Playoffs

Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header as Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 on Dec. 13, 2023 to send Madrid into Champions League playoffs.

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Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header to give Benfica a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid on Dec. 13, 2023, sending Benfica into the Champions League knockout playoffs and dropping Real to ninth in the standings, records show.

The result determined final positions in the 36-team group standings, with Benfica advancing on goal difference while Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City secured direct last-16 berths, according to competition records.

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho celebrated the stoppage-time winner on the pitch and Benfica players and fans erupted in jubilation, while Real Madrid officials declined immediate comment, according to match footage and club statements.

Real finished the match with nine players after Raul Asencio and Rodrygo received red cards, and Kylian Mbappé scored twice to reach his 36th goal of the season in all competitions, match reports show.

Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle and Inter Milan will enter the qualifying playoffs draw for places nine through 24 on Friday, with the Champions League knockout phase scheduled to start in March, competition organizers confirmed.

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: Anatoliy Trubin is Benfica's goalkeeper. He scored a dramatic header in the 98th minute (eighth minute of stoppage time) to secure a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.
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: Real Madrid lost 4-2 to Benfica despite starting third in the 36-team standings, falling to ninth place—one spot below direct round-of-16 qualification—after two red cards to Raul Asencio and Rodrygo, and other results like Sporting Lisbon's late win.
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: Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Sporting Lisbon sealed top-eight finishes for direct advancement to the round of 16.[1]
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: Jose Mourinho is Benfica's coach and Real Madrid's former coach, adding personal history to the match where his team dumped Madrid into the playoffs.
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: Real Madrid will be joined by Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle, and Inter Milan in the qualifying playoffs draw for positions nine through 24.[1]
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