Does Jefferson Savarino play today? Bolívar x Fluminense in the third round of the Libertadores By Janderson Luiz
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Fluminense visits Bolívar this Thursday, April 30th, at 7pm (Brasília time). The game takes place at Estádio Hernando Siles, at La Paz, for the third round of Grupo C of CONMEBOL Libertadores. Venezuelan midfielder Jefferson Savarino appears as the tricolor’s biggest highlight for the confrontation at altitude.
The two teams have one point each after two rounds. Savarino, with continental experience and good form at Flu, should lead the creation of plays. Coach Luis Zubeldía counts on him to overcome the difficulties imposed by the Bolivian command.
Savarino arrives in good shape for the challenge in La Paz
Jefferson Savarino, 29 years old, reinforced Fluminense in January 2026. The Venezuelan has direct participation in goals and assists during the season. Sua speed and ability in short spaces are ideal for open play.
No Flu, he plays more advanced or on the right side. Zubeldía should use Savarino near the box to exploit the talent in the last pass. The player has already shown adaptation to Brazilian football and knows South American competitions well.
- Velocidade and dribbling in short spaces
- Experiência on Libertadores
- Bom moment with the tricolor shirt
- Peça key in offensive creation
Altitude of La Paz imposes tough test on Fluminense
Estádio Hernando Siles is above 3,600 meters. Bolívar uses the home advantage with intensity and thrashed the last local opponent. Fluminense traveled with specific preparation, but the thin air requires extra effort in the first few minutes.
The temperature should be around 12°C with a chance of light rain. Savarino, with technical characteristics, may suffer less from wear and tear if the team controls possession. Siles’s lawn requires quick adaptation.
Prováveis lineups put Savarino in the starting lineup
Bolívar must repeat the formation they have been using at home.
Bolívar likely:Lampe; Vaca, Arreaga, Echeverría, Saavedra; Justiniano, Robson Matheus, Melgar, Oyola; Romero, Cauteruccio.
Fluminense counts Savarino among its holders. Zubeldía rides the middle with intensity.
Fluminense likely:Fábio; Guga, Jemmes, Freytes, Arana; Bernal, Hércules, Savarino; Canobbio, Serna, Castillo.
The Venezuelan forms an offensive trio with Canobbio and Serna. The midfield duel promises to be physical. Bolívar uses Justiniano in contention. Flu bets on Savarino’s creativity.
Últimos five games show Bolívar strong at home and Flu growing
Bolívar comes from a rout in the national championship.
- 04/26: Bolívar 6 x 0 Real Tomayapo (victory)
- 04/22: Bolívar 1 x 2 Independiente (defeat)
- 04/15: Bolívar 1 x 1 Deportivo La Guaira (draw)
- 11/04: Bolívar 2 x 0 ABB (victory)
- 04/07: Bolívar 0 x 1 Independiente Rivadavia (defeat)
Fluminense alternates positive results on Brasileirão.
- 04/27: Fluminense 2 x 1 Chapecoense (victory)
- 04/24: Operário 0 x 0 Fluminense (draw)
- 04/19: Santos 2 x 3 Fluminense (victory)
- 04/16: Fluminense 0 x 0 Operário (draw)
- 12/04: Fluminense 2 x 1 (victory)
Savarino has been important in Flu’s recent victories. The history of La Paz tends to favor the home team, but the Venezuelan can make the difference in counterattacks.
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Classificação from Grupo C keeps pressure on both teams
Independiente leads with six points. Bolívar and Fluminense appear with a dot. Savarino can help Flu get the three points away from home.
Bolívar needs to win to establish itself in the group. Fluminense tries to score at altitude and stay alive in the fight for places.
Paraguayan Arbitragem with Derlis López in command
Derlis López, from Paraguai, referees the match. Assistentes Paraguayans complete the trio. VAR belongs to CONMEBOL. Expectativa of physical play and moderate card usage.
Savarino could be the difference from Fluminense at altitude
Este is the first official meeting between the clubs. Savarino, with a remarkable experience with other Brazilian teams, knows the pressure of continental games. Sua’s ability can create spaces against the Bolivian marking.
The result of this round sets the direction for Grupo C. Flu is betting on Savarino to overcome the casualties and the hostile environment. Bolívar enters as favorite over Hernando Siles, but the Venezuelan represents a constant danger.
