Blooming hosts River Plate this Wednesday at Estádio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera, at Santa Cruz from Sierra, for the first round of the Grupo H of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The clash marks the debut of both teams in the group stage of the South American competition. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm local time on Bolívia.
The Bolivian team arrives motivated after beating Guabirá 5-0 in the opening of the Campeonato Boliviano. Já River Plate has won four consecutive matches against the Argentine Torneio Apertura, including the recent thrashing of Belgrano. Eduardo Coudet leads Millonario in their first international experience of the season.
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— River Plate (@RiverPlate)April 8, 2026
Probable lineups and team timing
Coach Mauricio Soria must send Blooming to the field with Braulio Uraezaña in goal. The defense has Miguel Villaroel, Eduardo Álvarez, Gabriel Valverde, Diago Giménez and Roberto Melgar. In the middle, Matías Abisab, Blooming0 and Blooming1 form the trio, while Blooming2 and Blooming3 play in the attack.
On the side of River Plate, Eduardo Coudet prepares a formation with Santiago Beltrán in goal. The defensive line has Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero and Matías Viña. Aníbal Moreno occupies the middle, with Tomás Galván or Juan Fernando Quintero, Eduardo Coudet0 and Eduardo Coudet1. Eduardo Coudet2 and Eduardo Coudet3 complete the offensive sector.
- Braulio Uraezaña should continue as a starter after a good performance in the 5-0 victory.
- Bayron Garcés and César Menacho lead Blooming’s offensive actions at home.
- River Plate maintains the foundation that comes from four consecutive victories in the Argentine championship.
- Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi are the main references in the millionaire attack.
Refereeing and stadium details
Colombian Andrés Rojas referees the match on Estádio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera. The average number of cards in the season indicates a game with possible interruptions due to fouls. The stadium at Santa Cruz de la Sierra hosts the duel with capacity for thousands of fans.
Blooming is competing in the continental competition for the ninth time. River Plate, which has lifted the trophy from Sudamericana in the past, arrives as one of Grupo H’s favorite teams. Both teams are looking to start the group stage with victory to gain important points.
Where to watch the game live
Fans can follow the live broadcast on Paramount+. The streaming platform covers the direct confrontation of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. Não there is open transmission confirmed for Brazilian territory at the moment.
History of clashes and latest results
This is the first official meeting between Blooming and River Plate in CONMEBOL competitions. The teams do not record recent duels that allow a direct history to be traced. Blooming seeks to use the home advantage to surprise the Argentine team.
In the last five games, Blooming recorded convincing victories against Campeonato Boliviano, including 5-0 against Guabirá. River Plate accumulated four consecutive victories against Argentine Apertura, highlighting the good collective performance under the command of Coudet.
River Plate beat Belgrano 3-0 in their last match. Já Blooming beat Guabirá 5-0. Essas Recent performances show both teams in a good offensive phase before their continental debut.
Weather forecast and game conditions
At Santa Cruz from Sierra, the forecast for the departure time indicates mild temperatures with the possibility of clouds. The typical April climate in the region should allow the game to take place without major weather interference. Relative air humidity is high at night.
Players need to adapt to the moderate altitude of the stadium. River Plate travels with a full squad and seeks to maintain the intense pace shown in recent commitments. Blooming counts on the support of the local fans to put pressure on them from the start.
Curiosities and top scorers of the competition
To date, the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 artillery has not yet recorded goals in the group stage. Vários Prominent attackers from the participating teams appear as candidates to score the first goals. Bayron Garcés and César Menacho stand out as options on the side of Blooming.
River Plate arrives with Sebastián Driussi and Facundo Colidio in good shape. The two strikers contributed to the Argentine team’s recent victories. The competition brings together teams from different countries from América to Sul looking for a place in the knockout stages.
Tickets and atmosphere at the stadium
Tickets for the duel on Tahuichi Aguilera are still on sale on the official channels of Blooming. Local fans are expected to fill the stands to support the Bolivian team against the Argentine visitor. The stadium offers a good structure to host the international clash.
CONMEBOL’s Grupo H Sudamericana still has other teams that complete the bracket. Blooming and River Plate open the round in search of three points that could define the course in the initial phase. Victory at home represents the main objective for the home team.
Predictions and technical analysis
River Plate appears as a favorite at bookmakers due to the current situation and the more experienced squad. Blooming, however, has the support of the fans and their recent good performance at home. The game must be disputed, with chances of goals for both sides.
River Plate’s defense, reinforced by names like Lucas Martínez Quarta and Matías Viña, seeks to maintain a solid standard. The midfield with Aníbal Moreno and Fausto Vera offers balance. Blooming is betting on the speed of its attackers to create problems for the visiting system.
Final conditions before the ball rolls
The two teams held their last training sessions at Santa Cruz from Sierra. River Plate arrived early to adapt to the time zone and local conditions. Blooming completed the preparation with a focus on defensive organization and quick transitions.
CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 begins its group stage with several interesting duels. Este The confrontation between Bolivians and Argentines opens the Grupo H and promises emotions from the first minutes. The teams enter the field with the clear objective of winning the first points in the group.
