Hulk scores, celebrates final spot, vows to be Galo’s solution | OneFootball

The night of last Tuesday (28) was special for Atlético, who reached the Copa Sudamericana final for the first time, and especially for Hulk. The forward found the net again after more than two months in the 3-1 victory over Independiente del Valle (EQU) at Arena MRV, a result that secured Galo's unprecedented place in the Copa Sudamericana final. Besides the number 7, Guilherme Arana and Bernard also scored the goals that ensured the qualification.

The top scorer, who hadn't scored since August 14 in the 2-1 victory over Godoy Cruz (ARG), celebrated the reunion with the goal and highlighted the moment the team is experiencing.

"I have no words to describe this special night. Of course, we want to be on the field, with the team playing well. We are happy with things happening, but I will always respect the institution, the things within Galo. I won't be a problem; on the contrary, I want to always be the solution, ready to give my best," said Hulk, commenting on the current period in which he has been starting some matches on the bench.

Even experiencing a different moment in his career, the number 7 reinforced his focus and commitment to the club, projecting the main goal of the season: the continental title: "Our goal was to qualify, to reach another final. Now, God willing, it's to win this title. The first step has been taken!" said the forward.

Hulk also made a point of thanking the affection of the Atlético fans, who once again filled Arena MRV, pushed the team towards the decision, and honored him with a new song:

Regarding the end of the goal drought, the number 7 admitted relief and celebrated the return of confidence on the eve of the final.

"I was going through a long drought and suddenly things happen like this. I hope to regain confidence and, with the experience I have in football, that I can have this lightness to play in the upcoming games. That's what I hope after this game and, above all, this qualification, which was the most important, so that I can still bring a lot of joy to the Atlético fans. Winning this title will be more than special!" he concluded.

With the result, Galo awaits the winner between Lanús (ARG) and Universidad de Chile (CHI) to find out who they will face in the Sudamericana final, which will be played in a single match on November 22 in Paraguay.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.