How long has it been since Hulk scored a goal for Atlético-MG? - News Room USA

The Atlético-MG fan was finally able to let out the scream that had been buried for more than two months. This Tuesday (10/28), Hulk scored in the 27th minute of the second half and ended the longest drought of his time at the clubfinding the net in the 3-1 victory over Independiente del Valle, which guaranteed Galo in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana final. The number 7 started the game on the bench and came on at 12 in the second half.

The goal had double weight: in addition to closing the score in a decisive game, it symbolized the end of a uncomfortable drought that had already lasted 15 matchess. The number 7’s last goal was on August 14th, against Godoy Cruz, also in the Sudamericana. Since then, the striker has come to embitter the reserve, with irregular performances and increasing criticism from the fans.

ASUNÇAO, HERE WE COME! 🐔 Hulk extends to Galo and leaves the Minas Gerais club very close to the final of #SulAmericanaNoSBT pic.twitter.com/iD4UCGS3Uf

— SBT Sports (@sbt_sports) October 29, 2025

Under the command of coach Jorge Sampaoli, Hulk lost space in the starting team, but had already shown signs of recovery by assisting Dudu in the first leg draw of the semi-final, in Ecuador.

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Hulk breaks records with goal

Hulk reached four goals in the Copa Sudamericana with the Atlético shirt, surpassing Obina and Yimmi Chará, both with three, and isolated himself as the club’s top scorer in the history of the tournament.

With the new goal, Hulk also began to lead, alone, Galo’s artillery in the two main continental competitions. In the Libertadores, he has already scored 16 times. With 20 goals in South American tournaments, Hulk is Atlético’s top scorer in official international matches.