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Bolivia - Brazil was marked by the 4,000 meters of altitude and not even a former Sporting player could help the canaries

Brazil could not follow up on the victory of the past 4th of September. The canary team was defeated by Bolivia 1-0, with the goal scored by Miguelito at 45+4', through a penalty kick. Thus, the former Sporting player, Raphinha will return to Barcelona with a bitter result.

Without resorting to their starting 11 and affected by the 4,000 meters of altitude, Carlo Ancelotti's pupils had a dull performance that contrasted with the football presented by the home team. The Bolivians were looking for the victory in search of a place for the playoffs that could guarantee them access to the 2026 World Cup.

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Accustomed to the thinner air, Bolivia insisted on mid-range shots, trying to surprise goalkeeper Alisson and they saw their efforts rewarded. After consulting the VAR, the referee of the match signaled a penalty kick, which was not wasted by Miguelito. The right winger thus opened the scoreboard at 45+4 minutes.

At a disadvantage on the scoreboard, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to launch his biggest weapons, which had been left out of the starting 11, such as João Pedro, Estevão, Marquinhos and the former Sporting Raphinha, who entered at 61’. Not even the entry of many of the company's stars made Brazil reach the tie and the Bolivian team ended up winning the match 1-0.

Despite already having the qualification for the 2026 World Cup guaranteed, the Brazilian team recorded its worst qualifying campaign for the competition, in its entire history, adding 28 points, 17 less than in the previous campaign. The Bolivian team will enter a playoff of five teams, where they will seek to end the 32-year drought without participating in a World Cup.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.