Before Europe: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima In 1994, Cruzeiro and Boca Juniors faced each other twice during the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. These matches were particularly notable for featuring a teenage Ronaldo (Fenômeno) in his final months with Cruzeiro before moving to Europe. Cruzeiro won both fixtures, ultimately finishing second in the group, while Boca Juniors finished last and were eliminated. Match 2: Cruzeiro 2–1 Boca Juniors Date: April 6, 1994 Venue: Mineirão, Belo Horizonte Attendance: 22,520 (Second Leg) Scorers: Luís Fernando (20'), Ronaldo (68'), Sergio Martínez (3') Cruzeiro Lineup: Dida, Paulo Roberto, Luizinho, Célio Lúcio, Nonato, Ademir, Toninho Cerezo, Douglas, Luís Fernando, Roberto Gaúcho, Ronaldo Boca Juniors Lineup: Navarro Montoya, Noriega, Moya, Mac Allister, Saldaña, Soñora, Mancuso, Márcico, Acosta, Da Silva, Martínez #ronaldo #RonaldoNazario #cruzeiro #retrocalcio #retrofootball #futebol