Jose Mourinho’s magic moment brings needed drama to otherwise predictable Champions League event

Miguel Delaney Wed, 28 January 2026 at 11:37 pm UTC·5 min read Football, as Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin showed, finds a way. Jose Mourinho still somehow finds a way through. You can introduce multiple convolutions, that will create some confusion - and foster a certain cynicism about otherwise fun nights like this - as wealthy English clubs still dominate anyway… but Trubin’s 98th-minute header showed what we’re all here for.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Benfica had been admirably leading Real Madrid 3-2, but that in the 97th minute of a match where the scoreline suited neither. The Spanish club were being consigned to the play-offs, the Portuguese club were going out, and...