Grêmio aims to overturn Bolívar deficit in Sudamericana second leg

On Thursday 30 July 2026, Grêmio will host Bolívar at the Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana last‑16 playoff. After a 3‑2 defeat in La Paz, the Brazilian side must win by at least two goals to qualify directly, or by a single goal to force a penalty shoot‑out.

Coach Luis Castro is expected to adjust the lineup: goalkeeper Weverton is likely to return after missing the first leg, while striker Braithwaite could start after Carlos Vinícius' suspension. Bolívar will travel from Bolivia, with key players such as Robson Matheus and a referee crew led by Chilean Piero Maza. The winner will face São Paulo in the next round. Local authorities have arranged special transport and traffic measures for supporters attending the match.