Bolívar sack manager ahead of Libertadores clash with Fluminense | OneFootball

Bolívar announced the dismissal of head coach Flavio Robatto just a few days before facing Fluminense in the third round of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.

The coach’s departure came after a 2-1 loss to Independiente Petrolero last Tuesday at Hernando Siles Stadium. The result increased the pressure on the Argentine manager, who was already dealing with an unstable situation due to a recent run of below-expected performances.

In the Libertadores, Bolívar has collected just one point from two matches. Given what was seen as insufficient performances both in the continental competition and in domestic football, the board decided to bring Robatto’s spell at the club to an end.

The coach leaves the team after three years in charge. During that time, he managed to achieve positive results and consistent campaigns in previous seasons, but he was unable to repeat that level in 2026.

Without a permanent coach in place at the moment, Bolívar is preparing to face Fluminense in the next round of the Libertadores group stage. Vladimir Soria will take charge of the team on an interim basis, alongside Ronald Arana.

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