Trubin earns double honours after historic Benfica v Real Madrid goal | OneFootball

The European night against Real Madrid continues to bring recognition to Anatoliy Trubin. The goalkeeper of Benfica was included in the UEFA Champions League team of the week and also saw his goal being distinguished as the best of matchday 8 of the regular phase of the competition, after a decisive moment that secured the team's qualification for the playoffs.

The play happened in the final moments of the match, when Benfica was leading 3-2 and needed one more goal to advance to the playoffs. Trubin moved up to the opponent's area following a lateral free-kick taken by Aursnes, and jumped higher than the entire Real Madrid defense, heading precisely into the net defended by Courtois.

UEFA not only highlighted the importance of the goal but also the execution of the play, placing Trubin at the top of the vote for the goal of the matchday. The Ukrainian goalkeeper was ahead of Dragomir from Pafos, João Pedro from Chelsea, and Federico Dimarco from Inter, whose goals were also among the most voted in this European closure.

In addition to the individual distinction related to the goal, Trubin was also included in the team of the week of the prestigious competition, reflecting the impact of the epic header. The Eagles' goalkeeper played a decisive role in a match that has already entered the club's recent history, not only for the result but for the context in which it was achieved.

In the same match, Andreas Schjelderup also stood out. The Norwegian winger scored twice against Real Madrid, in the 36th and 54th minutes, and was named the best player on the field and also received the player of the week award for the same matchday. The performances of Trubin and Schjelderup ended up symbolizing a remarkable night for Benfica.

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