Conmebol changes venue for Copa Sul-Americana final | OneFootball

The Conmebol announced on Thursday a change in the venue for the final of the Copa Sudamericana. The decision, which was supposed to take place in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia, will now be in Asunción, Paraguay. Atlético-MG and Fluminense continue to compete for the title.

Reason for the change

According to the official statement from the entity, the last technical inspection of the “Tahuichi” Ramón Aguilera stadium did not meet the deadlines and schedule for works and improvements to host the final. Thus, Conmebol decided to change the venue. The change follows the established protocol, which provides that the new venue is the same as the previous edition, which already has infrastructure and experience.

“It is very important to clarify that CONMEBOL will continue with investments and improvements in the “Tahuichi” Ramón Aguilera stadium for future tournaments. The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has already expressed interest in hosting the final of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2027", Conmebol stated.

In the last edition of the Sudamericana, Racing won the title over Cruzeiro, when they beat the Minas Gerais team 3 to 1, at the La Nueva Olla stadium, in Asunción. This year, Atlético Mineiro competes against Bolívar (BOL), on the 17th, for a spot in the tournament's semifinal. Fluminense, on the other hand, plays against Lanús (ARG), on the 16th.

See the official Conmebol statement in full:

CONMEBOL reports that, despite the efforts made, the last technical inspection of the “Tahuichi” Ramón Aguilera stadium, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, yielded discouraging data regarding the fulfillment of deadlines and schedule of works and improvements, in order to host the final of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2025.

Given these circumstances, CONMEBOL has decided to change the venue of the final of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana to Asunción, Paraguay, on the same scheduled date. The new designation follows the protocol established for individual finals, which provides that in case of need for a change of location, the city of the previous edition will be chosen, which already has infrastructure and experience. Discussions have begun with the Government of Paraguay and the Paraguayan Football Association (APF) to coordinate organizational work.

The technical report is conclusive in establishing that there is no more time for the completion of the works, with which all reasonable deadlines have been exhausted. The objective of the change is to preserve the high quality of the final of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana and to fulfill with excellence the commitment assumed by CONMEBOL with the fans, the participating clubs and the associated companies and brands.

It is very important to clarify that CONMEBOL will continue with investments and improvements in the “Tahuichi” Ramón Aguilera stadium for future tournaments. The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has already expressed interest in hosting the final of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2027.

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