"Who: Benfica vs Real Madrid What: UEFA Champions League Where: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal When: Tuesday, February 17 at 9pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport has live text and photo coverage of the Benfica vs Real Madrid first-leg playoff. The playoff phase of this season's UEFA Champions League (UCL) begins on Tuesday with some of Europe's biggest names facing a crunch two-leg knockout series none bigger perhaps than manager Jose Mourinho leading Benfica against his former club Real Madrid."
"Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored an astonishing 98th-minute header as Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2 to keep themselves in the Champions League and deny their illustrious opponents automatic entry through to the next round. In an extraordinary league phase finale, the Portuguese side were heading out of the competition despite leading 3-2 with seconds of stoppage time remaining before Trubin came forward during a free kick to score the goal needed to sneak into the playoff round on goal difference."
Benfica host Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17 for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff. The playoff kicks off a two-leg knockout phase featuring top European clubs. Jose Mourinho returns to face his former club as Benfica earned their playoff place after a dramatic group-stage finale. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header to secure a 4-2 win, keeping Benfica in the competition on goal difference. Real Madrid finished the group with 15 points from eight games and were forced into the extra knockout phase. Al Jazeera Sport will provide live text and photo coverage.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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