"The Ukraine international scored a dramatic 98th-minute header to give Benfica a 4-2 win and the goal difference they needed to see them qualify for the playoffs of the Champions League. Trubin, who joined Benfica in August 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk, 18 months after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, wrote after the game: "For Ukraine. For those who know how to fight till the end." The 24-year-old took home the match ball signed by his teammates."
"He then went down memory lane, remembering his Champions League debut, a 3-2 win at Real Madrid on Oct. 2020. "[More than] Five years ago - my Champions League debut. Against Real Madrid. Football has a sense of timing." - Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more -Mourinho admits confusion before Benfica keeper goal vs. Madrid Benfica, coached by José Mourinho, advanced to the knockout phase on a goal difference of one from Marseille and Pafos."
Anatoliy Trubin scored a dramatic 98th-minute header to give Benfica a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid and the goal difference needed to qualify for the Champions League playoffs. Trubin joined Benfica in August 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk, arriving 18 months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. He dedicated the goal to his Ukrainian compatriots, writing "For Ukraine. For those who know how to fight till the end." Trubin kept the match ball signed by teammates and recalled his Champions League debut, a 3-2 win at Real Madrid in October 2020, noting that football has a sense of timing. Benfica advanced on goal difference and will join the qualifying playoffs draw.
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