Five English teams make it to Champions League elite phase as Benfica’s keeper stuns Real Madrid with last-gasp goal

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (left) celebrates scoring his side’s first goal in the 2-0 win over Galatasaray. Picture: PA Media

Benfica’s Anisio Cabral celebrates scoring in the dramatic victory over Real Madrid.

thumbnail: Manchester City's Erling Haaland (left) celebrates scoring his side's first goal in the 2-0 win over Galatasaray. Picture: PA Media
thumbnail: Benfica's Anisio Cabral celebrates scoring in the dramatic victory over Real Madrid.

The domination of English clubs in this season’s Champions League was highlighted as five Premier League teams secured a top-eight finish as the group stage concluded in thrilling fashion.

The biggest shock of the night came as Real Madrid were beaten by Jose Mourinho’s Benfica, which ended their hopes of a top-eight finish in a game that served up the most dramatic of finishes.

Benfica needed a last-gasp header from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to secure a 4-2 win, with that late goal enough to send Mourinho’s…

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