Atlético Mineiro under pressure to find leading scorer after narrow Copa do Brasil win

Atlético Mineiro progressed to the quarter‑finals of the Copa do Brasil by defeating Juventude 1‑0, with Alan Minda scoring the decisive goal in the second leg. Despite the victory, the team has struggled to identify a consistent goal‑scorer; no player has exceeded five goals this season.

Fans and commentators highlighted the lack of a clear offensive focal point, noting that former striker Hulk has left for Fluminense and that recent signing Mateo Cassierra has not scored since a goal on 10 May. The club’s goal distribution remains spread among several players, prompting calls for a new leading striker to boost the attack.

The situation underscores ongoing concerns about Atlético’s offensive potency as they aim to advance further in the tournament.