Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin addressed the media following his recognition as the player of the match in a 1-0 victory over FC Bayern München at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The win positioned Benfica at the top of Group C with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, accumulating seven points, while FC Bayern finished second with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, totaling six points.
Trubin commended the Bayern team and reflected on the match, stating, “It was a good game against an amazing team, so I am very happy - and not only me, but the entire team.” The 23-year-old Ukrainian international emphasized the effort put forth by the team, noting the challenging weather conditions, saying, “We gave it everything to win; you see the weather, it is very hot, so we did our job to go to the next round.”
When asked about his performance, having denied four direct shots on target among a total of thirteen, Trubin remarked, “I am so tired now, so I feel nothing - I just want to rest and feel ready for the next game.”
Regarding Benfica's potential opponent in the round of sixteen, he stated, “I do not know. We focused on Bayern, and now we will see what is next.”
Benfica is set to face the runner-up of Group B, a position yet to be determined, on Saturday at 16:00 (EDT) / 22:00 (CET) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, FC Bayern will encounter CR Flamengo twenty-four hours later, at 16:00 (EDT) / 22:00 (CET) on Sunday in Miami.
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