Trubin reveals tension in the final seconds: “I am not Pavlidis.”

The Benfica goalkeeper, Trubin, experienced moments of pure emotion in the final moments of the match against Real Madrid, a game that turned into a true rollercoaster of feelings. With the goal scored that secured the Eagles’ passage to the Champions League qualifying playoff, Trubin emerged as the unexpected hero of the night, but, interestingly, he admitted that he was not fully aware of the importance of the moment until the ball hit the back of the net.

“I didn’t understand. On the field, Tomás Araújo and António Silva were pointing to say 1, but I didn’t get it. Everyone was telling me to hurry up. Then, I went into the area and scored. I don’t know what to say. It was a crazy moment.” These words from the goalkeeper reflect the disbelief of a player who, despite having gone through intense situations, had never experienced the feeling of scoring a goal. “I had a similar moment against FC Porto, but now I actually scored. I’m not Pavlidis, I’m not used to scoring. This is the first time I’ve done this. Unbelievable,” he added, with a sparkle in his eyes.

In a joking tone, Trubin even hinted that he could compete with the famous forward from AZ Alkmaar: “Of course. And I don’t even train for this. If I did train…” The lightness of the statement contrasts with the seriousness of the moment, where the pressure was palpable and the demand of playing against one of the best teams in the world, like Real Madrid, was high.

The Ukrainian goalkeeper also praised his team’s performance, highlighting the combative attitude that characterized Benfica throughout the match. “We are Benfica, we played to win. We did very well. We were not afraid, and they have incredible players, some of the best in the world,” stated Trubin, emphasizing the confidence that the team possesses.

However, despite the euphoria of victory, Trubin reminded that it is essential to maintain focus on the upcoming stages. “We could have had better results. Benfica only thinks about winning titles. It was important for us to move forward to the playoff. We have to stay focused. We can celebrate, but then there’s a game. We all know what position we are in the league. We have to concentrate and continue on our path,” he concluded, delivering a clear message: hard work and determination do not end with a victory.

With the playoff draw taking place next Friday, the Eagles are already looking to the future, knowing they could face renowned teams such as Inter Milan or Real Madrid again. The anticipation is palpable, and Trubin and his teammates’ determination to win new titles seems stronger than ever. The coming weeks promise to be exciting for Benfica, which continues to fight with grit and passion in pursuit of European glory.