( CNN ) -- Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia . The 2002 World Cup winner and two-time world player of the year helped his side edge past their Paraguayan opponents via a penalty shootout to land their first ever Libertadores crown -- the premier club competition in South America . Atletico had to rely on an 87th minute equalizer from Leonardo Silva in the second leg of final to force the tie into extra time , which remained goalless . This came just moments after Olimpia defender Julio Cesar Manzur had been sent off . Once again , as he had been in both the quarter and semifinals , Atletico 's goalkeeper Victor was hailed as hero . Having saved penalties to help his side past Tijuana and Newell 's Old Boys , he made a crucial penalty save after the match had gone to a shootout , Atletico winning 4-3 to land their first major international title . `` This is why I came back to Brazil , '' Ronaldinho told reporters . `` Not long ago people were saying that I was done but we showed today that is n't the case . Let them talk now . '' Trailing 2-0 from the first leg in Paraguay , Atletico halved the deficit with a goal from former Manchester City striker Jo moments after the second half began . Olimpia missed a golden chance to restore their two-goal lead late in the game when Ferreyra dribbled past Victor but stumbled in front of goal , allowing the goalkeeper to recover . But with three minutes remaining Leonardo Silva headed into the far corner to send Atletico 's 60,000 fans into raptures . After a goalless extra half an hour Victor saved Olimpia 's first spot kick in the shootout , from defender Herminio Miranda , as Atletico went on to convert all four of their penalties . It capped a remarkable triumph for Atleitco in their first Libertadores final . Victor saved a stoppage time penalty in the quarterfinal against Tijuana to help his side stay in the competition . Their semifinal against Newell 's Old Boys , of Argentina , was interrupted by a floodlight failure , Atletico scoring late on to force another shootout in which Victor again starred . `` When it 's written , it 's written -- this was meant for us , '' said Atletico coach Cuca .
Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro win the Copa Libertadores by beating Paraguay 's Olimpia . Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho leads Mineiro to first major international title . Mineiro win via a penalty shoot out after the teams were locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes . Ronaldinho says Mineiro 's triumph show he is n't finished as a player .