O Atlético Mineiro de 2013, treinado por Cuca, venceu a Copa Libertadores ao bater o Olimpia nos pênaltis por 4 a 3 na final, depois de perder por 2 a 0 em Assunção e vencer por 2 a 0 em Belo Horizonte.
Atlético Mineiro 2013
Atlético Mineiro's 2013 team, coached by Cuca and led by Ronaldinho Gaúcho, won the club's first Copa Libertadores, overcoming Olimpia of Paraguay on penalties in the final.
History
In 2013, Atlético Mineiro assembled a squad with Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Diego Tardelli, Jô, Bernard, Réver, and goalkeeper Victor, under the command of coach Cuca. The team became known for its attacking style and the strength of its supporters, who filled Estádio Independência during the decisive Copa Libertadores matches. In the final, Atlético lost the first match 2-0 to Olimpia in Asunción. In the return leg, on July 24, 2013, in Belo Horizonte, they won 2-0 and took the decision to penalties, which they won 4-3, with a decisive performance by goalkeeper Victor. It was the club's first Libertadores title. The title gave Atlético a spot in the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco. The team lost the semifinal to Raja Casablanca and, in the third-place playoff, defeated Guangzhou Evergrande 3-2, finishing the tournament in third place. The 2013 campaign is considered one of the most remarkable moments in the club's history, as the following year they would also win the South American Recopa and the Copa do Brasil.