Respect above all! Thibaut Courtois congratulates Anatoliy Trubin after conceding a goal

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Respect above all! Thibaut Courtois congratulated Anatoliy Trubin after conceding a goal https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016645513706106934?s=20
28 jan 2026 15:00
Champions League
Benfica Real Madrid
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Instead of storming off the pitch in frustration after conceding a goal from his fellow keeper in the 98th minute, Thibaut Courtois chose to show respect.

Details: Immediately after the match, in which Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a decisive goal in the 98th minute, Thibaut Courtois approached his Ukrainian counterpart. The Belgian warmly embraced Trubin and congratulated him on his historic achievement.

It's worth noting that Trubin's goal against Courtois sent Benfica through to the Champions League playoff round, with the match ending 4-2 in favor of the Lisbon side. The playoff round draw is scheduled for tomorrow, January 30.

Reminder: Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé lashed out with criticism at the Real squad following their defeat to Benfica.

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