Jose Mourinho was left stunned after Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a dramatic header in their 4-2 Champions League victory over Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager, known for his colourful reactions, was seen approaching former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen in the tunnel after the match, summing up the game with an explicit 'F****** hell.'
Speaking to reporters, Mourinho explained his close relationship with Huijsen, who played under him at Roma. 'Dean, he was my player in Roma, he's friends with my kids, the families know each other well,' Mourinho said. 'Just speaking about the game, the kid is disappointed, but I told him he's lucky to lose only 4-2 because it could have been more.'
The victory secured Benfica's place in the Champions League play-offs, but not automatic qualification. With the score at 3-2, Benfica needed one more goal to avoid elimination, relying on results elsewhere. Fredrik Aursnes delivered a free-kick, and Trubin rose to nod the ball past Thibaut Courtois, sparking euphoria in the stadium.
Mourinho celebrated with a ballboy on the touchline and later reflected on the goal. 'For me, everything is deja vu, but this one, it's the first time,' he said. 'We knew he could do it. We were losing in Porto a couple of weeks ago, and in the last minute he went there and almost scored, so we know the big guy is capable of this.'
Real Madrid's defeat dropped them into the play-offs under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, and the two sides could meet again for a place in the last 16.
