A Special Reunion for Hulk
On April 13, 2025, Atlético Mineiro and Esporte Clube Vitória faced off at Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte for the third round of the Brasileirão Série A. But the spotlight wasn’t just on the scoreboard—it was on Hulk.
This marked a heartfelt moment for the veteran striker, as he played against the team that discovered him: Vitória. Hulk began his professional career at the Bahian club in 2004. More than two decades later, the Brazilian star reunited with his roots—but this time as Atlético-MG’s number 7.
Match Recap: Goals, Drama, and Late Equalizer
- Date: April 13, 2025
- Venue: Mineirão Stadium
- Final Score: Atlético-MG 2 – 2 Vitória
- Goals:
- Atlético-MG: Hulk (penalty), Paulinho
- Vitória: Léo Gamalho, Osvaldo
- Atlético-MG: Hulk (penalty), Paulinho
Vitória opened the scoring with a header from Léo Gamalho. Hulk leveled things with a cool penalty before halftime. Vitória regained the lead with Osvaldo’s strike, but Atlético-MG’s Paulinho equalized late to secure a point.
Tactical Breakdown & Match Stats
| Key Stats | Atlético-MG | Vitória |
| Ball Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Atlético controlled the pace with greater possession and created more chances, but Vitória proved clinical in transition and defended with discipline.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Atlético-MG:
- April 20, 2025: Atlético-MG vs Corinthians (Arena MRV)
- April 27, 2025: Flamengo vs Atlético-MG (Maracanã)
- April 20, 2025: Atlético-MG vs Corinthians (Arena MRV)
- Vitória:
- April 21, 2025: Vitória vs Goiás (Barradão)
- April 28, 2025: Internacional vs Vitória (Beira-Rio)
- April 21, 2025: Vitória vs Goiás (Barradão)
Watch the Highlights
Catch the best moments from the game on YouTube:
📺 Atlético-MG 2 x 2 Vitória | Highlights | Brasileirão 2025
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Conclusion
Atlético-MG vs Vitória wasn’t just another league fixture—it was a sentimental clash defined by Hulk’s emotional reunion with his former club. Both teams displayed grit, and the 2-2 result reflected a hard-fought battle.
