Atlético-MG’s key player, striker Hulk once again missed a decisive penalty in the black and white jersey. This time, a penalty kick occurred in a duel against Alianza Lima from Peru, for the third round of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
Already in the first-half extras, Hulk received a cross kick, at half height, and watched goalkeeper Campos, of the Peruvian team, make a good save. The move came when the match was tied 0-0.
It was Hulk’s sixth penalty mistake in 34 penalty kicks for Atlético MG. In terms of percentage, the striker has converted 83% of the chances he has in the lime zone into the wide spaces.
Penalties missed by Hulk on Atlético-MG
- 7/20/2021 – Atletico MG 0 x 0 Boca Juniors – penalty kicks in the round of 16 of the Libertadores
- 9/21/2021 – Palmeiras 0 x 0 Atlético-MG – Libertadores semi-final first leg
- 6/28/2022 – Emelec 1 x 1 Atletico MG – Libertadores Round of 16
- 3/12/2023 – Atletico MG 1 x 0 – Mineiro Championship semi-finals
- 1/4/2023 – America 2 x 3 Atletico MG – Campeonato Mineiro Final
- 5/3/2023 – Atletico MG vs Alianza Lima – Libertadores Group Stage
Considering only the Copa Libertadores, Hulk’s use of kicks is not a positive. There were four hits and four errors, which translated into a 50% return.
The penalties converted by the number 7 in the continental championship were: against America de Cali (winning the group stage in 2021), Emelec (return to the round of 16 in 2022), Palmeiras (twice: in the first leg and in the penalty kick). comeback hits, for Wednesday).
Hulk has been criticized for his recent use of penalties, and takes a lot of credit with Atlético-MG fans. The idol of the club from Minas Gerais, at the beginning of the year, the striker scored 16 goals and three assists in 20 matches.
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