GOLAZONEWSJuninho scores brace as Pumas defeat Atlante
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- Juninho netted both goals in Pumas' 2-1 victory against Atlante.
- The former Flamengo forward is now second in the Apertura top-scorer standings.
- He has reached a tally of eight goals in the current Mexican tournament.
Former Flamengo forward Juninho led Pumas to a 2-1 victory over Atlante during the 12th round of Mexico's Apertura tournament. The striker, who won the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores with the Rio de Janeiro club in 2025, scored both goals for his side.
With this performance, Juninho has reached eight goals, placing him second in the Apertura scoring charts. The player expressed his happiness regarding the goals and the team's ability to secure a positive result after a series of matches where they had struggled to find a win.
Reflecting on his time in Brazil, Juninho noted that he left Flamengo feeling more loved than hated, emphasizing his availability to the team when needed.