Former Real Madrid striker Robinho caught up with the legendary Pele by the number of goals in the Copa Libertadores.

Yesterday, Atletico Mineiro, for whom Robinho stands, played the fourth round of the group stage of the Libertadores Cup against the Paraguayan Libertad (2-0).

Robinho in the 72nd minute of the game opened the scoring, thus scoring his 17th ball in the Copa Libertadores. Ex-player of Real, Man City and Milan caught up with this indicator of the legendary Pele, and also bypassed no less famous football personality - Zico.

Robinho fifth time participating in the tournament, three times he played with Santos in the period from 2003 to 2005, as well as in the past and the current drawings.

Top top scorers in Brazil in the Copa Libertadores:.

1) Luisao - 29 goals 2) Palinha - 25 3) Celio - 22 4) Jairzinho - 21 5) William - 19 6) Titus, Marcellinho Carioca - 18 8) Pele, Robinho - 17 10) Zico, Jardal - 16.