"Anatoliy Trubin's heroics will long in the memory for Benfica fans and neutrals alike -- and probably Real Madrid supporters too! -- after the goalkeeper scored a stoppage-time goal to seal the Portuguese side's place in the knockout phase. Elsewhere, Arsenal completed a clean sweep, winning all eight of their league phase games, while Chelsea won 3-2 in Napoli -- sealing the Blues a spot in the Top 8 and eliminating Antonio Conte's side in the process."
"Real Madrid fell out of the Top 8 with a 4-2 defeat at Benfica, a result that launched the Portuguese side into the knockout playoffs. Was Jose Mourinho's turnaround the most dramatic ending ever to a group stage since you started watching the Champions League? Funnily enough, the most dramatic endings to the group stage aren't really something that live in the memory. This competition is about knockout moments, trophy-winning moments."
The UEFA Champions League group phase concluded with dramatic late results that decided several knockout places. Benfica advanced to the knockout playoffs after goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a stoppage-time goal to beat Real Madrid, who fell out of the Top 8. Arsenal completed a perfect group campaign, winning all eight matches. Chelsea defeated Napoli 3-2 to secure a Top 8 seed and eliminate Napoli. Seedings are set ahead of the knockout playoff round draw, creating additional playoff ties for teams like Real Madrid and reshuffling the path to the last 16.
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