Ronaldinho says Atletico Mineiro has "no greater wish" than to win the Copa Libertadores football title for the first time in the club's history.
The Brazilian club will face Paraguay's Olimpia in the final of South America's most coveted club trophy following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Argentine club Newell's Old Boys in the semifinal, reports Xinhua.
The decider's first leg will be played in Asuncion Wednesday and the return match in Belo Horizonte, July 24.
"We are training hard for these last two matches," Ronaldinho wrote on Twitter. "We have no greater wish than to bring the title to Atletico."
Ronaldinho's team travelled to Asuncion Monday evening and will train just once in the Paraguayan capital before Wednesday's duel.
The former Barcelona star has been one of the form players of the competition with four goals and eight assists from 12 matches.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app