Benfica, Real Madrid and Champions League
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When Benfica was awarded a foul near the area deep into stoppage time, coach José Mourinho looked at goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and told him to go into the penalty box for the set piece.
Anatoliy Trubin scored the 4-2 goal in stoppage time against Real Madrid, sneaking Benfica into the playoffs with the last kick of the league phase
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Soccer-Real's Rodrygo handed two-match ban by UEFA for insulting referee during Benfica loss
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been handed a two-match ban for insulting a match official during last week's 4-2 Champions League loss at Benfica, European soccer governing body UEFA said on Thursday.
A goal from Benfica's goalkeeper made all the difference on the final day of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday.
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Champions League Power Rankings: Benfica sneak into the top 24 as Jose Mourinho works his magic
The league phase of the UEFA Champions League is over and it's time to look ahead
BMO Field is a long ways away from Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, but SL Benfica made themselves right at home on Tuesday. The Portuguese club had their first practice at BMO Field on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday night's friendly against Toronto FC.