Character, Fernandinho equals 2023 mark for Athletico

The steering wheel Fernandinho was the character of the rout Athletico over Rayo Zuliano, 6-0, at Ligga Arena, in the second round of the South American Championship. The Furacão idol scored for the third game in a row wearing the red-black shirt. The number 5 opened the scoring with a penalty and provided two assists in the match.

In addition to this goal, Fernandinho also found the net against Sportivo Ameliano, in the first round, and also from a penalty in the final against Maringá, last Saturday (6). Still in 2024, the midfielder had already scored against Operário in the State semi-final.

With four goals this season (in 13 matches), Fernandinho has already equaled the number of goals scored last year, but in 51 games. Against Zuliano, the 38-year-old player assisted Esquivel and Pablo’s goals, both in the first half.

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In total, there are four passes for goals this year compared to six in 2023. In the 19th minute of the second half, number 5 was replaced with applause for Christian’s entry.

With Fernandinho, Athletico returns to the field in the debut of the Brasileirão 2024. Furacão faces Cuiabá on Sunday (14), at 4pm, again at the Ligga Arena. The next duel for the South American Championship will be against Danubio, on the 24th, at 7pm, at the Centenário Stadium, in Uruguay.