Bernard takes centre stage in attack | OneFootball

Bernard is enjoying one of his standout moments since returning to Atlético.

In the team’s last eight matches, the No. 11 scored three goals and provided two assists, establishing himself as one of the team’s main attacking references.

The run began in the 2-2 draw with Juventud-URU in the Copa Sudamericana, when he scored one of Atlético’s goals. Then, he contributed an assist in the 3-1 win over Mirassol in the Brazilian Championship.

In the next round of the continental competition, Bernard found the net again in the 2-0 victory over Cienciano. A few days later, he scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory against Puerto Cabello, a result that secured Atlético first place in Group B of the Sudamericana.

Last Sunday, in the win over Vasco at São Januário, the attacking midfielder once again made a decisive impact by providing the assist for Atlético’s goal from a set piece.

The numbers highlight the player’s growing influence in the team’s attacking play. Bernard has also stood out for his movement, intensity, and ability to create space for his teammates, traits that have defined his journey in Atlético colors.

A product of the Club’s academy and a member of the 2013 Libertadores-winning team, Bernard has now made 28 appearances in the 2026 season, with five goals and two assists.

The No. 11 shares the title of Atlético’s top scorer this year and has been one of the team’s standout performers.

The assist against Vasco also represented another milestone in his history with Galo. With the positive result at São Januário, Bernard reached 209 matches played for Atlético and now has 99 wins in the black-and-white shirt, in addition to 32 goals scored for the Club.

Direct goal contributions in the last eight matches

⚽ Juventud 2 x 2 Atlético – goal

🅰️ Atlético 3 x 1 Mirassol – assist

⚽ Atlético 2 x 0 Cienciano – goal

⚽ Atlético 1 x 0 Puerto Cabello – goal

🅰️ Vasco x Atlético – assist

Numbers in 2026:

📊 28 matches

⚽ 5 goals

🅰️ 2 assists

Total numbers for Atlético:

📊 209 matches

⚽ 32 goals

✅ 99 wins

🏆 2013 Copa Libertadores

🏆 Campeonato Mineiro titles in 2012, 2013, and 2025

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