A penalty goal by Cristiano Ronaldo in added time (m.97) qualified Real Madrid for the Champions League semifinals, leaving Juventus behind in an epic match that was both triumphant and tragic for Gianluigi Buffon.
The Italian team could equalize the tie thanks to a double header by Mario Mandzukic in the first half, in the 2nd and 37th minutes, and a third goal by Matuidi in the 61st minute after a serious mistake by Keylor Navas.
But destiny was cruel to Juventus. At the last minute, Benatia committed a foul on Lucas Vázquez, and Buffon, desperate, was sent off.
Applauded by the whole stadium, the Italian goalkeeper left with his head down while he waited for the sentence from the sideline.
Seconds later, Cristiano did not fail, saved Real Madrid's season, and Zidane's team will continue to fight in a match in which Juventus elevated football.