Benfica starter speaks out after Rio Ave clash: After tough times... | OneFootball

For the first time in 2026, Benfica finished a game with a clean sheet. The series of four matches conceding goals ended in Vila do Conde with a 2-0 victory against Rio Ave, with Anatoliy Trubin having to make only one save. At the end of 2025, the team conceded two goals in a 2-2 draw at Sp. Braga's home.

The year began with a home victory against Estoril by 3-1, but then came a negative phase. The arsenalistas struck again by defeating the eagles (3-1) in the semi-final of the Allianz Cup. This was followed by a defeat at FC Porto's home (0-1). "After difficult moments - team effort and a step forward. We will continue to build", wrote the Ukrainian goalkeeper on his Instagram page.

The recent milestone achieved by the young goalkeeper of the team is also noteworthy, as a result of the victory in Vila do Conde. The Ukrainian goalkeeper completed his hundredth game without conceding a goal since making his senior debut in the 2018/19 season.

Remember that the clash between Italians and Portuguese is scheduled for next Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The kickoff will be at 8:00 PM at Juventus Stadium, in Turin. This match, valid for the seventh round of the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, will be broadcast on SportTV 5.

In the current season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Anatoliy Trubin — valued at 28 million euros — has been the starting goalkeeper in 30 official matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. He conceded 22 goals in the 2,655 minutes he played.

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