Trubin lays into Benfica season: Not losing isn't the same as winning | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin gave a straightforward assessment of Benfica’s performance last season, pointing to the lack of wins in decisive matches as one of the main factors behind the outcome of the league campaign. In an interview with DAZN, the Ukrainian international goalkeeper stressed that the team fell short of what was required.

“It was difficult, to tell the truth. We had zero defeats, but not losing is not the same as winning. We need to win our games, we have to be champions. We dropped many points in matches we had to win. It’s strange to understand, but that’s the reality,” he said.

Trubin also highlighted the need to take responsibility and turn the experience gained into a stronger response next season: “Third place in the league… that’s life. We have to take responsibility, make the most of our experiences, and improve. Life goes on and we have to be better next season to make the fans, this great club, and our families happy,” he said.

The goalkeeper also recalled the most memorable moments of the 2025/26 season, highlighting the Super Cup triumph right at the start of the campaign: “I’d say winning the Super Cup. It was the first game of the season, almost on August 1, which is my birthday, and it was my 100th match for Benfica. They were different feelings, it was special for me and for the club,” he concluded.

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