The 2015-16 campaign delivered a coveted return to the Copa Libertadores for São Paulo as Tricolor surged to a crucial 4th-place finish in Série A. Leading the charge was the fan-favorite Alexandre Pato, whose 10 goals helped fire the team back into the continental elite. It was a standout year that featured Pato scoring the club's 3000th goal at the Morumbi, cementing his status in the club's modern history.