Cebolinha shines, ends Flamengo drought against Atlético-MG, watch video | OneFootball

Everton Cebolinha scored a stunning goal at the 20th minute of the first half

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, in a decisive match for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, the Most Beloved took the lead in the match with a stunning goal from Everton Cebolinha, who humiliated the defense and broke his goal drought.

HOW WAS THE PLAY?

At the 20th minute of the first half, Gonzalo Plata made an individual play and found Everton Cebolinha. Thus, the forward controlled the ball, entered the box, left defender Natanael on the ground and finished with great skill past Everson, scoring a stunning goal for Flamengo.

Therefore, Flamengo took the lead, and Everton Cebolinha broke a long goal drought. This is because the red-black striker had not scored against opponents since May 21st of this year. On that occasion, he scored against Botafogo-PB, also for the Copa do Brasil.

HOW IS EVERTON CEBOLINHA'S SEASON?

Therefore, Everton Cebolinha went seven matches without scoring a goal. During this period, the number 11 played in the Brazilian Championship and the Club World Cup, but failed to score. Finally, the athlete scored his fourth goal in the current 2025 season.

HOW IS THE MATCH GOING?

Flamengo lost the first match against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, by 1 to 0, with a goal from Cuello. Thus, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, the team led by Filipe Luís needs to win by two goals difference in Belo Horizonte. If the victory is by only one, the decision will be in penalties.

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