Anatoliy Trubin's wonder goal is a classic Jose Mourinho moment

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's header in the 98th minute secured a 4-2 win for Jose Mourinho's team over Real Madrid, Thursday, January 29, 2026, WIB day, at the Estadio da Luz. The victory also ensured they secured a place in the Champions League playoff.

It was a moment that could only come from a team led by the Special One, Mourinho's nickname.

When the 24-year-old Ukrainian forward stepped forward, Benfica's journey seemed to have ended.

Despite the 3-2 lead through two goals from Andreas Schjelderup and a penalty from Vangelis Pavlidis putting the hosts in a position to grab the three points, it turned out to be not enough.

When the score was still 3-2, the Portuguese team only had the same goal difference as Marseille - in a 0-3 loss to Club Brugge - but lost in the number of goals. It was not enough to bring Benfica into the playoff path.

However, a magical moment emerged. The heart beat faster when Trubin jumped in the middle of Real Madrid's defense - which only had nine players because of a red card for Rodrygo and Raul Asencio - to greet Fredrik Aursnes' free kick. He headed the ball to conquer Thibaut Courtois.

Lisbon rumbled. Trubin suddenly became the fastest player on the pitch as his jubilant teammates tried to catch up to him to celebrate his goal.

Mourinho ran down the touchline, pointed to the stands and hugged a goalpost child on his way.

After entering the match under pressure and after receiving a reprimand from his own club's supporters, this is the first victory for the coach against his former team, Real Madrid. In his typical style, the victory was achieved in a way that would ensure that no one would forget it.

Trubin is now the fifth goalkeeper to score in the Champions League, joining Hans-Jorg Butt (who did it three times), Vincent Enyeama, Ivan Provedel, and Sinan Bolat.

Moreover, Trubin's header ensured Benfica qualified for the playoffs, which will be drawn on Friday, January 30, 2026, where they will face Internazionale or Real Madrid.