Ronaldinho, at the age of 33, added another prestigious title to his illustrious career by winning the Copa Libertadores with Atletico Mineiro. Despite a 2-0 defeat in the first leg against Olimpia Asuncion, Atletico Mineiro staged a remarkable comeback to level the aggregate score and eventually won in a penalty shootout in Belo Horizonte.
For Ronaldinho, who returned to Brazil with the goal of winning major titles, the Copa Libertadores was a significant achievement. The victory secured Atletico Mineiro’s place in the Club World Cup in Morocco in December, where they would face other top clubs like Bayern Munich and Mexican club Monterrey. Ronaldinho’s success in winning major titles continued to defy critics who had doubted his abilities.
