Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has achieved a unique milestone in the UEFA Champions League. This happened in the eighth round of the main stage, where Benfica faced Real Madrid. According to Suspilne Sport.
Trubin scored the decisive goal for his team, effectively finishing a free kick with a header that stunned goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. This goal not only secured Benfica’s advancement to the playoffs, but also earned the Ukrainian a nomination for the best goal of the round.
Champions League record: How Trubin stood out
The goal made Anatoliy Trubin the fifth goalkeeper in Champions League history to score in a tournament match. Notably, only three of these goalkeepers scored during open play, rather than from a penalty.
The list of goalkeepers who have scored in the Champions League includes:
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Hans-Jörg Butt – three goals from penalties;
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Sinan Bolat – one goal;
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Vincent Enyeama – one goal from a penalty;
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Ivan Provodel – one goal;
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Anatoliy Trubin – one goal from open play.
Real Madrid goalkeeper's goal: a unique fact
According to OptaJose, Trubin became the first goalkeeper in history to score against Real Madrid in any European competition match. Overall, in all tournaments, Real Madrid has only conceded a goal from a goalkeeper for the third time.
Let us remind you, Anatoliy Trubin topped the ranking of the most reliable goalkeepers in Europe.