Paulinho is back: ex-Sporting man needed eight minutes to strike (video) | OneFootball

Paulinho, former Sporting striker, made a big return to Liga MX. The Portugal international scored in Toluca’s 5-2 thrashing of Atlas after recovering from a soleus muscle injury that had kept him out in recent weeks.

The former Lions player had already returned to action in the Leagues Cup final against Rayados, but this was his first match in the Mexican league after the break. He came on at half-time and needed just eight minutes to make his mark.

In the 53rd minute, Paulinho popped up in the box and finished with power and precision, leaving Camilo Vargas with no chance to make it 4-1. The goal came shortly after Atlas had pulled one back and restored calm to Antonio Mohamed’s side.

The match was then interrupted during the second half due to a heavy storm, but Toluca, with the former green-and-white player, managed to control their lead and seal the 5-2 win.

After his spell at Sporting, Paulinho is continuing to play a leading role in Mexico and is back among the goals at an important stage of the season. The striker is expected to remain an important option for Toluca, who still have commitments in the Intercontinental Cup.

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