Bolívar vs São Paulo: Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 Preview
São Paulo travels to face Bolívar at the Hernando Siles stadium for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Bolívar hosts São Paulo in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The match will take place at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, kicking off at 21:30 local time.
For the visitors, this match presents a significant physical challenge due to the altitude. The stadium sits approximately 3,600 meters above sea level. To mitigate the effects of the altitude, the São Paulo technical staff has opted for a strategic approach, basing the squad in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and arriving in La Paz only hours before kickoff.
São Paulo arrives in the match amid an eight-game winless streak in the domestic league. Meanwhile, Bolívar reached this stage via the playoffs after finishing third in their Copa Libertadores group, eventually eliminating Grêmio to advance.
Predicted São Paulo lineup: Rafael, Ramon, Duarte, Osorio, Wendell, Maia, Danielzinho, Antônio, Ferreirinha, Calleri, Luciano.
Predicted Bolívar lineup: Lampe, J. Sagredo, Arreaga, Echeverría, J. Sagredo, Justiniano, Matheus, Melgar, Asprilla, Cauteruccio, Rodríguez.