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LIVE! Grêmio vs. Bolívar in the Copa Sudamericana on beIN SPORTS
Grêmio will look to overturn the aggregate score against Bolívar to reach the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16.
Grêmio faces one of its biggest matches of the season on Thursday as it hosts Bolívar in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. The Brazilian club must overturn last week's 3-2 defeat in La Paz if it wants to keep its continental campaign alive.
While battling to move away from the relegation zone in the Brasileirão, the side managed by Luís Castro is placing much of its hope on success in South America's second-most prestigious club competition. Advancing would not only keep its international dream alive but could also provide a much-needed boost after an inconsistent domestic campaign.
Grêmio Looks to Make Home Advantage Count
Although Grêmio recently completed the signings of Jovane Cabral and Filip Krovinović, neither player will be available for this decisive clash due to administrative registration issues.
As a result, Luís Castro is expected to field a far more attack-minded lineup than the one used in the first leg. The Portuguese coach knows his team must win by at least two goals to secure direct qualification for the Round of 16, while a one-goal victory would send the tie to a penalty shootout.
In the first meeting, Mathías Villasanti and Teté scored for the Brazilian side, but goals from Martín Cauteruccio, Robson Matheus, and Dairon Asprilla gave Bolívar a crucial home victory and the edge heading into the return leg.
Bolívar Aims to Finish the Job in Brazil
The team led by Alejandro Restrepo travels to Porto Alegre with confidence after claiming an important win at home, although the Colombian coach admitted his side could have built an even bigger advantage before the second leg.
In addition to competing near the top of the Bolivian League, Bolívar has proven to be a dangerous opponent in international competition and will now attempt to complete the upset on Brazilian soil.
The winner of the series will advance to face São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, ensuring that both teams will have everything to play for from the opening whistle.
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