Atletico Mineiro will make a last stand Wednesday in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final against Olimpia.
The Brazilian side enters the match with a 2-0 deficit against the Paraguayan team. Fortunately this is a feat that Atletico has already overcome. Heading into the second leg of the semifinals, the team was down 2-0 against Newell's Old Boys. Atletico put up a 2-0 win at home and won the series in a penalty shootout.
The key to an Atletico Mineiro win will be the play of superstar Ronaldinho. The star has been vocal about his team's chances in the final match.
"We still believe it's not over yet," Ronaldinho wrote on Twitter. "We have one game to go and we will give our blood to win this title. We believe in the strength of this group and in the strength of the fans."
"This title means more than anything else for us," the 33-year-old added.
"The team improved significantly after Ronaldinho arrived and we all have a lot of trust in him in a decisive moment like this," Atletico striker Jo noted.
"I always say I want the anxiety to last, as if it were the last match of my career... I'm going to give my maximum, what I can and can't (give). I have a great opportunity," Atletico's Bernard told the press on Monday.
Olimpia is coming off a Copa Libertadores semifinal win against Colombia side Santa Fe. The Paraguayans won the opening leg 2-0 before losing the return match 1-0; however, the goal differential put Olimpia through to the final against Atletico Mineiro.
Prediction: Atletico comes out and puts up a 3-0 win in front of its home fans.
Start Time: 8:50 p.m. EST
TV: Fox Deportes
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