Rubens Reflects on Debut Joy and Disappointment of Loss to Krasnodar

A newcomer to Moscow’s Dynamo, **[Rubens](https://www.example.com/tags/38529-rubens/)**, reflected on the defeat in the third round of the Russian Premier League against Krasnodar (0:1) and shared his feelings about debuting with the team.

«We were aware that it would be a tough match, as Krasnodar is a solid team. We started the game strongly, but it’s frustrating how things turned out at the end when we lost our focus and conceded a goal. I’m happy about my debut, but disappointed with the result. We came here aiming for a win, so it’s clear we need to work harder. One match doesn’t define us; we must keep pushing toward our goals,» Rubens is quoted as saying by Match TV.

Earlier reports indicated that the transfer fee for the player moving from Atletico Mineiro to Dynamo could be as high as €12 million.

In the current season of Brazil’s Serie A, Rubens has played 13 matches, scoring one goal. The online portal Transfermarkt estimates the market value of the midfielder at €6 million.