"The most dramatic ending happened in Portugal as Jose Mourinho's Benfica earned a 4-2 victory against Real Madrid, thus securing a playoff place. It was absolute madness. Trubin Turbulence Another special night for the special one (Image credit: Getty Images) By the end of the game both sides needed a goal and wouldn't you know it? Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin came to the rescue with a last-second header against the most successful club in Champions League history."
"Elsewhere, there was joy for the uber-powerful Premier League as all six clubs from the richest top division in the globe qualified for the knockout stages with five of them ending in the top eight thus earning a direct spot in the Round of 16. The cream of the crop were Arsenal, who made history by becoming the first club in this recently created League Phase to end it in perfect fashion no losses, no draws."
Second-half chaos saw many teams swap positions as equal points and goal differentials decided standings. Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2 to secure a playoff place after goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a last-second header. Mourinho finally recorded a win against his former club. Sporting finished seventh aided by Benfica's result. All six Premier League clubs advanced to the knockout stages, with five finishing in the top eight and earning direct Round of 16 qualification. Arsenal completed the League Phase unbeaten. Liverpool beat Qarabag 6-0, Chelsea beat Napoli 3-2 with a Joao Pedro brace, and Barcelona recovered to win 4-1 against Copenhagen. PSG and Newcastle drew, finishing 11th and 12th.
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