Benfica Lisbon dramatically advanced too the UEFA Champions League playoff round Wednesday, defeating Real Madrid 4-2 in Lisbon in the final matchday of the group stage [[1]]. The stunning result,sealed by a 98th-minute header from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin,not only secures Benfica’s progression but also eliminates Olympique Marseille from the competition based on goal difference [[3]]. The match, played at the Estadio da Luz, saw Real Madrid reduced to nine players following late red cards, adding to the exceptional circumstances of benfica’s victory.
Benfica Lisbon secured a dramatic berth in the Champions League playoff round with a last-gasp goal in a stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid. The result sends Benfica through and eliminates Marseille from the competition.
In a remarkable turn of events, it was Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin who delivered the decisive blow, heading home the winning goal in the 98th minute to seal the triumph. The goal sparked celebrations for Benfica and a shock for the Spanish giants.
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The win propels Benfica into the playoff stage, while simultaneously sending Olympique Marseille packing. Benfica finished with a goal difference of 10-12, edging out Marseille, who ended with an 11-14 goal difference. In the event of a tie in goal difference, Marseille would have advanced due to having scored more total goals.
Real Madrid had hoped to finish in the top eight and automatically qualify for the Round of 16, but their 15 points from eight matches weren’t enough. The Spanish side was reduced to nine men late in the match as Raul Asencio and Rodrygo both received their second yellow cards in stoppage time.
Benfica Lisabon – Real Madrid 4:2 (2:1)
Góly: 37. and 54. Schjelderup, 45.+5. Pavlidis (from the penalty spot), 90.+8. Trubin – 30. and 58. Mbappe. Sent off: 90.+2. Asencio (2nd YC), 90.+7. Rodrygo (2nd YC, both Real)
