Bolivar hosts Mexico's Leon in Round of 16, second-leg match
Cant' recall the last time two Bolivian clubs have advanced past the group stage in Copa Libertadores but here they are with a chance to continue their paths onto the quarterfinals.
Bolivar and The Strongest, two rivals that are close to making some history and give Bolivian football some much-needed signs of optimism, are in favorable positions and have looked decent in the initial phases. Bolivar had the much tougher group and, more impressively, topped the table, while The Strongest relied on its home-match streak to advance.
Tonight, Bolivar hosts Mexico's Leon, captained by Rafael Marquez. The first leg in Mexico ended in a 2-2 draw but Leon can't be discounted. They eliminated Brazil's Flamengo at the famed Maracana on the last day of group play.
Also taken into consideration is the fact that the Bolivians have not lost since its initial match in Ecuador to Emelec 2-1.
Bolivar and The Strongest, two rivals that are close to making some history and give Bolivian football some much-needed signs of optimism, are in favorable positions and have looked decent in the initial phases. Bolivar had the much tougher group and, more impressively, topped the table, while The Strongest relied on its home-match streak to advance.
Tonight, Bolivar hosts Mexico's Leon, captained by Rafael Marquez. The first leg in Mexico ended in a 2-2 draw but Leon can't be discounted. They eliminated Brazil's Flamengo at the famed Maracana on the last day of group play.
Also taken into consideration is the fact that the Bolivians have not lost since its initial match in Ecuador to Emelec 2-1.
Plus, these sides met in the group stage; Leon snatched a point in La Paz and Bolivar stole a win in Mexico.
It's an intriguing match and it's too bad not many know about it. But Geezer will keep you posted.
-Tio Pelotas
@TioPelotas74
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