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Flamengo and Atlético-MG clashed at Arena MRV in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16

The forward Everton Cebolinha received an opportunity in the starting lineup against Atlético-MG in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (06). Among the starting 11, the left-winger scored a beautiful goal at Arena MRV, despite complaining about the synthetic turf of the stadium in Belo Horizonte.

– A very important goal for me, which gives me confidence. Everyone knows about the injury I had last year, it was very complicated. There are still some remnants, and there was even doubt if I would play on synthetic turf. I prepared well this week while I was out. I was able to be happy with the finish –, highlighted Cebolinha after scoring in the first half.

What's the deal with the turf?

At the beginning of this season, players from different Brazilian football teams started a movement against the installation of synthetic grass in stadiums. On that occasion, Cebolinha is one of the Flamengo supporters who back the protest, arguing that artificial material causes injuries.

How did Cebolinha score the goal?

At 20 minutes into the first half, Gonzalo Plata made an individual play and found Everton Cebolinha. The forward quickly controlled the ball, entered the area, left defender Natanael on the ground, and finished with great skill past Everson, scoring a stunning goal for Flamengo.

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How is Everton Cebolinha's season going?

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 couldn't find the net. With this goal, the player reached his fourth of the current 2025 season.

And what about the injuries?

Cebolinha was signed by Flamengo in 2023 after a stint at Benfica (POR) for 14 million euros (about R$ 90 million at the time). Since then, the forward has missed the team on seven different occasions due to injuries. The most serious one kept him out for 32 consecutive games for the Rubro-Negro.

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