João Félix raves over Trubin, ex-Benfica star’s reaction says it all (Video) | OneFootball

João Félix closely followed the magical match of Benfica in the regular phase of the UEFA Champions League and reacted expressively to the goal scored by Anatoliy Trubin against Real Madrid. It was a game that the Eagles won, securing their place in the play-off of the prestigious competition.

A video shared on social media shows the Al Nassr forward watching the match in the company of friends, reacting to the Ukrainian goalkeeper’s goal. At a time when Benfica was leading 3-2, the Eagles needed one more goal to ensure their continuation in the tournament. Trubin went up to the opposition’s area for a free kick in the final seconds and made it 4-2, sealing the result.

The goal had historical significance. Anatoliy Trubin became only the seventh goalkeeper to score in a Champions League match, considering both the current and previous formats. Before the Ukrainian international, only names like Provedel, Pantalic, Butt, Piot, Enyeama, and Bolat had achieved this feat, in a short list that now includes Benfica’s number 1.

Furthermore, Trubin became the first goalkeeper to score a goal in official matches wearing Benfica’s shirt. In a season where he has played 33 matches across national and European competitions, the young Ukrainian needed 2,925 minutes on the pitch to achieve a moment that will be forever associated with his career at the Club.

João Félix’s reaction comes in a particular context of his current season. The Portuguese international started for Al Nassr in the home match against Al Taawoun, counting for the 18th round of the Saudi league, which ended in a 1-0 win. Still, the former Benfica player once again failed to score, making it his sixth consecutive match without a goal, in a less productive individual phase, despite the team’s good collective form, which brought them closer to the top of the Saudi league.

Watch João Félix’s reaction:

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