Anatoliy Trubin

Anatoliy Trubin is the goalkeeper for Benfica. He is newsworthy due to Benfica's recent Champions League playoff matches against Real Madrid. In a group stage match on January 28, 2026, Trubin scored a 98th-minute header, contributing to Benfica's 4-2 victory over Real Madrid. This result forced both teams into the Champions League playoffs, denying Real Madrid an automatic spot in the last 16. Subsequently, Benfica and Real Madrid faced each other in the Champions League playoff round. Real Madrid won the first leg 1-0 and the second leg 2-1, eliminating Benfica with a 3-1 aggregate score. During these matches, Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. accused an unnamed opponent of racial abuse, adding another layer of significance to the games. Trubin's role as Benfica's goalkeeper places him at the center of these high-stakes and controversial encounters.