02.09.2026 10:01
Fred, who left Fenerbahce to transfer to Atletico Mineiro, put on a show in his new team. In the Copa do Brasil quarter-final second leg against Cruzeiro, the Brazilian star carried his team, which was 1-0 down, providing an assist and then scoring the winning goal within 11 minutes. Atletico Mineiro won the match 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals.
After parting ways with Fenerbahçe and returning to his country, Fred, who transferred to Atletico Mineiro, has begun to show his impact in his new team. The experienced midfielder made his mark with his goal contributions in the Brazilian Cup quarter-final second leg against Cruzeiro.
HIS TEAM WAS 1-0 DOWN
While Atletico Mineiro fell behind 1-0 in the match, Fred took responsibility at critical moments. Appearing on the scene in the 77th minute of the match, the Brazilian footballer provided the assist for Victor Hugo's goal, enabling his team to bring the score to 1-1.
11 MINUTES LATER, HE SCORED HIMSELF THIS TIME
Fred's night did not end there. The experienced midfielder appeared once again in the 88th minute, just 11 minutes after his assist. This time, Fred sent the ball into the net, scoring the goal that put Atletico Mineiro ahead 2-1.
HE TOOK ATLETICO MINEIRO TO THE SEMI-FINALS
Since no more goals were scored in the match, Atletico Mineiro left the field with a 2-1 victory. Having also won the first leg 1-0, Atletico Mineiro advanced to the semi-finals of the Brazilian Cup with an aggregate score of 3-2 over the two matches. Fred, who headed to Atletico Mineiro after leaving Fenerbahçe, packed 1 goal and 1 assist into 11 minutes, becoming one of the leading figures in the victory.