Benfica secured a place in the Champions League play-offs with a miraculous 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.
The hero of the night was not the striker, but the goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin. He scored in the 97th minute with a header that rocked the Estadio da Luz.
The scenario was clear but difficult. Benfica needed to beat the Spanish giants by two goals to overturn the goal difference and advance to the knockout stages.
Benfica goalkeeper scores the winning goal in the 97th minute against Real Madrid
Leading 3-2 into stoppage time, the Eagles looked destined for the Europa League. But Jose Mourinho, who faces his former club, had one last card left in his hand.
With seconds remaining, the hosts were awarded a free kick, with the goalkeeper coming forward.
It was a hopeless gamble. As the ball curled into the crowded penalty area, Trubin dove over the top of the Madrid defense and met the cross with the composure of a veteran No.9.
The ball curled into the top corner and Mourinho sprinted across the touchline in his trademark fashion.
Check out the amazing scene below.
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid
It was a Mourinho masterclass from start to finish. He understood what was at stake and built a team that would dominate Real Madrid.
The Portuguese side dominated the Madrid side and could have scored a few more than the four they scored.
At 3-2, it was Mourinho who instructed his goalkeeper to take the final free-kick into the opposition half.
It was a big gamble, but a manager like Mourinho is never afraid.
And it worked, as Madrid were unable to mark the man in yellow, resulting in a big win for Benfica, securing a place in the play-offs and knocking Madrid out of the top eight.
