Jose Mourinho once again proved why he is football’s ultimate master of late drama, as his bold last-minute decision helped Benfica secure an unforgettable victory in the dying seconds of their crucial European clash.
With the match ticking into the 98th minute and Benfica desperately needing a goal to stay alive in the competition, Mourinho made a move that only he would dare. The Portuguese tactician ordered goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to abandon his post and join the attack for a final free kick inside the opponent’s penalty area. What followed was pure football madness.
As the ball was delivered into the box, Trubin rose above defenders and powered home a stunning header, sending the stadium into absolute chaos. Benfica players sprinted toward their goalkeeper in celebration, while Mourinho punched the air on the touchline, fully aware that his risk had paid off in spectacular fashion.
The goal was not just dramatic—it was historic. A goalkeeper scoring in the final minute of a must-win European game under Mourinho’s command felt like another chapter in the manager’s legendary book of miracles.
