If ever there was a clutch performer, Cristiano Ronaldo is that man and he came up trumps deep into injury time to earn three precious Group F points.
The dramatic winner marked the occasion when he overtook Iker Casillas's all-time Champions League appearance record.
David De Gea should prove popular with supporters after a tremendous display, particularly in the first half when he made a string of stops to keep the lively visitors at bay. With five minutes remaining, he also pulled off a double save when the Spanish team looked certain to score.
Alex Telles brought the house down with a sensational volley from captain Bruno Fernandes's well-worked free-kick to level the scores after Paco Alcacer's opener.