Hulk scores outrageous free-kick for Atlético Mineiro v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Hulk scored a jaw-dropping free-kick for Atlético Mineiro v Cruzeiro on Saturday evening.

The Brazilian was in his side's starting lineup for the away game at Estádio Parque do Sabiá.

He broke the deadlock in extraordinary fashion.

Atlético Mineiro were given a free-kick roughly 10 yards into Cruzeiro's half in the 27th minute.

It was incredibly far out from goal but Hulk decided that he was going to have a crack.

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Cruzeiro's players didn't even bother forming a wall. They clearly didn't fancy Hulk's chances of scoring and you couldn't blame them for thinking that way.

But Hulk managed to make them regret that decision in ridiculous fashion.

Hulk took a lengthy run up before blasting the ball as hard as he could at goal with his left-foot.

The 36-year-old made perfect contact and the ball flashed past Cruzeiro goalkeeper Rafael Cabral and into the net at some pace.

It was one of the most extraordinary free-kicks we've seen for some time and you can view it below...

Hulk: take a bow.

The veteran forward has scored some incredible free-kicks during his illustrious career.

He even scored twice from set-pieces in one game back in February, one of which was hit so powerfully that he nearly broke the net.

But his effort against Crzueiro may well be the best of the bunch.

How has Hulk performed this season

Hulk turns 37 years old in July but he is still playing at an incredibly high level.

The Brazilian, who has 47 caps for his country, has scored 19 goals in 29 games for his club in 2023.