# Boca Juniors leads São Paulo 1-0 in Sudamericana quarters > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bolvargrmio-copa-sudamericana-playoff > Updated: 2026-08-27T23:54:55.000Z. Sources: 133. Developments: 6. Boca Juniors took a lead into the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals following a 1–0 victory over São Paulo at La Bombonera. The match's decisive goal was scored by Miguel Merentiel in the second half. São Paulo struggled to convert opportunities, notably missing a chance when goalkeeper Álvaro Montero made a crucial first-half save on a header by Luciano. The match also featured a controversial VAR review, where referee Piero Maza overturned a potential direct red card for São Paulo defender Domingos Duarte. Ahead of the return leg on September 15 at the Morumbis stadium, São Paulo faces a significant personnel setback. Captain Jonathan Calleri will be suspended after receiving his third yellow card during a confrontation with Tomás Belmonte. To advance to the semi-finals, São Paulo must win the second leg by at least two goals or prevail via penalties if the aggregate score remains tied. ## Claims - Santiago Ascacíbar scored the first goal at the 30-minute mark. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Boca Juniors won the match 4-0 against Recoleta. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Sebastián Villa scored the second goal at the 43-minute mark. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Miguel Merentiel scored the third goal at the 7-minute mark of the second half. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Alan Velasco scored the fourth goal at the 32-minute mark of the second half. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Boca Juniors will face São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Palmeiras leads the Brasileirão with 47 points and an eight-point advantage over second-place Flamengo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Internacional is in the relegation zone, currently in 17th position. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The match between Palmeiras and Internacional takes place at Nubank Parque in São Paulo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The aggregate score for the series was 7-1 in favor of Boca Juniors. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Alexander Barboza returns to the starting lineup for Palmeiras after recovering from a foot injury. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gustavo Gómez remains unavailable due to a right thigh muscle injury. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Boca Juniors defeats Lanús 1-0 with stoppage-time winner Boca Juniors defeated Lanús 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal by Tomás Belmonte, moving into the playoff zone of the 2026 Torneo Clausura. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-and-so-paulo-confirm-copa-sudamericana-quarter-final-dates ### 2026-08-18: São Paulo and Boca Juniors advance to Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals São Paulo and Boca Juniors advance to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. São Paulo defeated Bolívar 3-1, while Boca Juniors beat Deportivo Recoleta 4-0 to set up a high-profile matchup in September. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-defeats-bolvar-to-reach-copa-sul-americana-quarter-finals ### 2026-07-28: Grêmio aims to overturn Bolívar deficit in Sudamericana second leg Grêmio must win by two goals or force penalties against Bolívar in the Copa Sudamericana second leg on 30 July in Porto Alegre, after a 3‑2 first‑leg loss; line‑up changes include Weverton and Braithwaite. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-prepares-to-host-bolvar-in-copa-sudamericana-second-leg ### 2026-07-25: Club Bolívar wins 2-1 over Real Potosí, prepares for Copa Sudamericana second leg vs Gremio Club Bolívar beat Real Potosí 2-1 in the league and will face Gremio in the Copa Sudamericana second leg on July 30 after a 3‑2 first‑leg win. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-bolvar-wins-2-1-over-real-potos-prepares-for-copa-sudamericana-second-leg-vs-gremio ### 2026-07-23: Bolívar beats Grêmio 3-2 in La Paz first-leg Copa Sudamericana Bolívar stunned Grêmio 3‑2 in La Paz, taking a one‑goal lead in the Copa Sudamericana playoff first leg; Grêmio must win by two at home to reach the round of 16. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolvar-to-host-grmio-in-copa-sudamericana-playoff-at-la-pazs-highaltitude-stadium ### 2026-07-21: Bolívar and Grêmio clash in Copa Sudamericana playoff at La Paz Bolívar host Grêmio on 23 July in La Paz for the Copa Sudamericana playoff first leg; Grêmio led by interim coach, Bolívar aim to recover, with heavy security and live TV coverage. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grmio-prepares-for-copa-sudamericana-clash-in-la-paz-as-new-var-rules-take-effect --- Cite as: Boca Juniors leads São Paulo 1-0 in Sudamericana quarters. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bolvargrmio-copa-sudamericana-playoff