Atlético-MG faces Botafogo this Saturday (11/30), at 5pm (Brasília time), in the final of the Copa Libertadores da América. The decision takes place at the Monumental de Núñez stadium, in Buenos Aires, and is worth the second Libertadores championship for Galo.
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When and how did Atlético win the Libertadores?
Atlético won the Libertadores in 2013, their first title in the continental competition. The team had several stars in its squad, including midfielder Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a great highlight of the team.
In the first phase, Galo was in Group C, along with São Paulo, Arsenal de Sarandí-ARG and The Strongest-BOL. He finished at the top of the group, with 15 points won.
In the round of 16, they faced São Paulo and won both games. In the first leg, they won 2-1 at Morumbis. On the way back, in a duel played at Independência, another victory, this time by 4 to 1.
The quarterfinals were played against Tijuana, from Mexico. In the first match, a 2-2 draw. In the return match, 1-1 at Independência, with a miracle from Victor, defending a penalty in stoppage time, qualified Galo to the semi-finals. It is worth remembering that at that time the Libertadores had an away goal as a tiebreaker.
In the semi-final, the opponent was Newell’s Old Boys, from Argentina. In the first leg, in Rosário, they lost 2-0. However, in the second duel, Galo returned the score, which led to penalties: Atlético won 3-2.
The big decision was against Olimpia, from Paraguay. In the first leg, Galo lost 2-0, which complicated the situation in the second leg. However, with the motto “I believe” from the Minas Gerais fans, the team returned the score and took the decision to penalties. On penalties, Atlético won 4-3.
ATLÉTICO CHAMPION OF THE COPA LIBERTADORES 2013.
— Olé do Galo (@OledoCAM)
All Atlético-MG games in the 2013 Libertadores
| Group stage | Atlético-MG 2 x 1 São Paulo |
| Group stage | Arsenal (ARG) 2 x 5 Atlético-MG |
| Group stage | Atlético-MG 2 x 1 The Strongest-BOL |
| Group stage | The Strongest 1 x 2 Atlético-MG |
| Group stage | Atlético-MG 5 x 2 Arsenal-ARG |
| Group stage | São Paulo 2 x 0 Atlético-MG |
| Round of 16 (first round) | São Paulo 1 x 2 Atlético-MG |
| Round of 16 (return) | Atlético-MG 4 x 1 São Paulo |
| Quarter-finals (one-way) | Tijuana-MEX 2 x 2 Atlético-MG |
| Quarter finals (round) | Atlético-MG 1 x 1 Tijuana-MEX |
| Semifinal (first leg) | Newell’s Old Boys (ARG) 2 x 0 Atlético-MG |
| Semifinal (round) | Atlético-MG 2 (3) x (2) 0 Newell’s Old Boys (ARG) |
| Final (first leg) | Olimpia-PAR 2 x 0 Atlético-MG |
| Final (lap) | Atlético-MG 2 (4) x (3) 0 Olimpia-PAR |
Atlético-MG top scorers in the 2013 Libertadores
- Jô – 7 goals
- Diego Tardelli – 6 goals
- Bernard – 4 goals
- Ronaldinho Gaúcho – 4 goals
- Réver – 2 goals
- Luan – 2 goals
- Guilherme – 1 goal
- Leonardo Silva – 1 goal
Atlético-MG squad in Libertadores 2013
- Goalkeepers: John, Lee and Victor
- Sides: Carlos César, Junior Cesar, Marcos Rocha and Michel
- Defenders: Gilberto Silva, Leonardo Silva, Rafael Marques, Réver and Sidimar
- Steering wheels: Leandro Donizete, Pierre, Richarlyson and Serginho
- Socks: Cláudio Leleu, Morais, Nikão, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Rosinei
- Attackers: Alecsandro, Araújo, Bernard, Diego Tardelli, Guilherme, Jô, Luan, Neto Berola and Paulo Henrique
