Benfica Goalkeeper Trubin Jokes After Scoring Against Real Madrid: "I'd Score 15 Goals If I Trained"
29 January 2026at17:42
Anatoliy Trubin, the goalkeeper for Portuguese club Benfica, spoke about his 'decisive' goal against Real Madrid in the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage.
In a media statement, Trubin said: "I am not used to scoring goals, so for me, it was something completely new. I am 24 years old, and this is the first time for me, so it's incredible."
He then joked about the competition with his teammate, forward Pavlidis, stating: "I haven't trained for such situations, but if I did, I would score at least 15 goals a season."
Q&A
What was Anatoliy Trubin's reaction to scoring his first career goal?
Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin described scoring against Real Madrid as an 'incredible' and completely new experience, noting it was his first goal at 24 years old.
What joke did Trubin make about his goal-scoring ability after the match?
Trubin playfully suggested he would score 'at least 15 goals a season' if he trained for such situations, referencing a lighthearted competition with his teammate, Pavlidis.
