Bolívar beats Grêmio 3-2 in La Paz first-leg Copa Sudamericana
On 23 July 2026, Bolívar defeated Grêmio 3‑2 at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, giving the Bolivian side a one‑goal advantage in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Goals came from Martín Cauteruccio (2'), Mathías Villasanti (16'), Robson Matheus (18') for Bolívar, and Tetê (23') for Grêmio, with Dairon Asprilla sealing the win (13').
The match was played at 3 650 m altitude, which affected the visiting team. Grêmio were without head coach Luís Castro, who remained in Porto Alegre for medical reasons, and were led by assistant Vitor Severino. Goalkeeper Weverton made several key saves that prevented a larger deficit.
Grêmio must now win the return leg by at least two goals at the Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre to advance and face São Paulo in the round of 16. The live broadcast was available on Paramount+ with commentary by Marcelo Hazan and Paulo Vinícius Coelho.