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São Paulo draws 1-1 with Bolívar in Sudamericana first leg

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

São Paulo draws 1-1 with Bolívar in Sudamericana first leg

Summary

São Paulo drew 1-1 with Bolívar in La Paz, Bolivia, during the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16 on August 11. Arboleda opened the scoring for São Paulo in the first half, marking his return to the squad after a mid-season exit. Bolívar equalized with a long-range shot typical for high-altitude matches. The second leg is scheduled for August 18 at MorumBIS, where the winner will advance to the quarterfinals. A draw in that match would lead to a penalty shootout.

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By the Numbers

•Match held at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level in La Paz.
•Arboleda's goal was his first since being re-signed by the club.
•São Paulo faces Coritiba at MorumBIS in the Brasileirão before the next Sudamericana match.
•Referee enforced strict new 2026 World Cup rules during the match.
•Second leg on August 18 will determine who advances to the quarterfinals.

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2:27 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 São Paulo draw at altitude, need MorumBIS to advance in Sula

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At nearly 4,000 meters above sea level in La Paz, Bolivia, São Paulo drew 1-1 with Bolívar this Tuesday (11) in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16.Tricolor Paulista was well...
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