Football Daily Euro Leagues: Benfica’s goalscoring goalkeeper & Napoli & Marseille out of Europe
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Jan 29, 2026 
Christian Falk, Bild’s head of football, on Bayern and Schalke. Matt Spiro, French writer and podcaster, on Marseille and PSG. Diogo Luiz, ex-Benfica player turned commentator, recalls Mourinho and Benfica vs Sporting. James Horncastle brings European context. Guillaume Balagué adds tactical color. They cover Benfica’s stoppage-time drama, Napoli and Marseille exits, PSG and Real Madrid falling short, and Champions League format ideas.
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Unforgettable Stadium Chaos
- Archie Rintuk described the Benfica moment as one of the top five stadium experiences he's seen in person.
- He recalled the crowd's deafening roar and the swarm of players celebrating around Anatoly Trubin.
Swiss Model Sparks Shared Drama
- Guillaume Balagué argued the Swiss model created a shared live moment across Europe that the old group stages rarely produced.
- He said the format makes more matches feel simultaneously meaningful and broadcast-worthy.
Mourinho's Deja Vu Claim
- Archie Rintuk described Mourinho predicting Trubin nearly scored earlier in the season.
- He recounted Mourinho's claim and the surreal sight of the goalkeeper confidently celebrating like a striker.