"But their hopes unfolded on a dramatic night that concluded with home goalkeeper Trubin ordered forward for a last-gasp free-kick and with Benfica needing one more goal to remain in the competition. The Ukraine international duly headed in Fredrik Aursnes' superb delivery to spark scenes of delirium at the Estádio da Luz and heap further embarrassment on a Madrid team."
"Since that point, things have looked up for Madrid with three successive wins in La Liga taking them above Barcelona in the title race. Benfica have won their last two Primeira Liga games but performances continue to be unconvincing and this is as big a night for Mourinho as it is Arbeloa. BENFICA TEAM NEWS Right-back Alexander Bah (knee) is out injured for Benfica. Wideman Samuel Dahl, midfielder Dodi Lukebakio and defender Nicolas Otamendi will be banne"
Real Madrid return to Lisbon to face Benfica three weeks after a humiliating 4-2 defeat that left their Champions League progression in doubt. The decisive moment came when goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin was sent forward and headed in a last-gasp free-kick. Kylian Mbappe described the concession as shameful and cited a lack of aggression, concentration and quality. Madrid have since won three consecutive La Liga matches and moved above Barcelona in the title race. Benfica have won their last two league games but remain unconvincing. Benfica right-back Alexander Bah (knee) is out injured.
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