Trubin recalls epic Benfica goal against Real Madrid: ‘The moment I scored, I just ran’ | OneFootball

Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has reflected on his remarkable goal in Benfica’s 4-2 win over Real Madrid, a strike that took Benfica into the Champions League play-off for a place in the last 16.

Scored at the Luz in the final game of the league phase, the moment continues to draw attention in Ukraine. “Maybe there will not be a moment like this in the world for 100 years,” he told Tribuna.

“The moment I scored, I just ran.” “You work from the age of six to defend. Then you score and the whole world remembers how you scored, not how you defended.”

“On Wednesday, you beat Real Madrid. On Sunday, you draw with Tondela and you immediately hit rock bottom.”

Following those remarks, Ukraine lost 3-1 to Sweden in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off. Trubin was rated the poorest performer on the pitch at 5.7, according to Sofascore.

Source: Glorioso 1904