Benfica, Featuring Ukrainians Trubin and Sudakov, Stands as Europe's Sole Undefeated Team

Benfica's Impressive 2025/26 Season Run

According to Главком: In the 2025/26 season, Portuguese football club Benfica, which includes Ukrainian players Anatoliy Trubin and Georgiy Sudakov, continues to post remarkable results. They remain the only top-flight European club yet to be defeated in their domestic league. In the 30th matchweek of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, the team secured a crucial 2:1 victory over Sporting CP, extending their unbeaten streak to 30 matches, comprising 21 wins and 9 draws.

This win was particularly significant as the decisive goal against Sporting was scored in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin also made a vital contribution to the victory by saving a penalty in the first half. With four matchweeks remaining in the championship, Benfica currently holds second place in the standings with 72 points, trailing league leaders Porto by 7 points.

Achievements and Impact of the Ukrainian Players

For context, Czech club Slavia Prague had also gone 28 league matches unbeaten this season but saw their run end with a 1:2 loss to Hradec Králové in their 30th match. This highlights the scale of Benfica's ongoing achievement.

Furthermore, Anatoliy Trubin's gloves from Benfica's Champions League match against Real Madrid have been added to the club's museum. In that same match, Trubin made history by becoming only the fifth goalkeeper ever to score in the Champions League, netting a goal in the final minute. However, Benfica was ultimately eliminated from the Champions League in the round of 16 by Real Madrid, with aggregate scores of 0:1 and 1:2.

Thus, Benfica continues its fight for the Portuguese title, demonstrating remarkable consistency and high-quality performances this season. The contributions of Ukrainian players Trubin and Sudakov have been a key component of the team's success, playing pivotal roles in the club's achievements. Their performances underscore the growing prominence of Ukrainian talent on the international stage and their ability to influence outcomes in major competitions.