Trubin the specialist: shone in the derby, now matches Benfica legend | OneFootball

The derby seemed to foreshadow a complicated afternoon for Anatoliy Trubin when the Ukrainian goalkeeper made an unorthodox save from an early effort by Geny Catamo, specifically in the 5th minute of the match. With a bit of luck mixed in, the ball struck the post and went out for a corner.

- who spoke about his miss - (19'). In addition to the goalscoring side he had already shown in the epic match against Real Madrid, which secured qualification for the Champions League knockout stage, the Ukrainian has also shown accuracy from the penalty spot.

Since arriving at the Luz in 2023, he has already saved 6 penalties, all in the league, equalling the mark of Manuel Bento in the league. In his debut season, he saved penalties against Vizela, Portimonense and Casa Pia. The following season, he stopped a penalty against Estoril. And in 2025/26, he denied a penalty chance against the Geese, although Tomás Araújo then scored an own goal in the follow-up. Now, it was Luis Suárez who failed to beat the Ukrainian.

The Benfica number 1 has now become the goalkeeper among the 'big three' with the most penalties saved in the league, matching the record of Bento, a Benfica legend. The former keeper stopped three penalties from Fernando Gomes, another from Jordão, and also from Eliseu (Boavista) and Octávio (V. Setúbal).

This season, wearing the Glorioso shirt, Anatoliy Trubin - valued at €25 million - has made 46 appearances: 27 in the Portuguese League, 14 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup. In 4,095 minutes, the Ukrainian goalkeeper has conceded 37 goals.

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