2024-08-25 05:58:00
Since the Bolivian national team plays at the Capital Stadium, the opponents actually have two opponents. Not only do they have to deal with the players, but also the conditions of the facility itself, which is 3,600 meters above sea level. This fact makes the air thin out there, which can be a big problem for players who aren’t used to it. Argentines once believed this. In 2013, Di María had to use an oxygen mask during an away game against Bolivia, while Messi also suffered serious breathing problems and vomited at halftime.
La Paz’s stadium a nightmare for tourists
Club football is no different. Teams from outside Bolivia come to La Paz and often encounter problems at one of the highest altitude soccer stadiums in the world. This is what the country’s runner-up club Bolivar intends to use in the rematch against Brazilian Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores 1/8 finals.
They lost their first game 0:2, and considering that from a purely sporting perspective, Brazil were the clear favorites from the start, their best hope seemed to be on the pitch. They actually won, but only 1-0 after Bruno Savio’s 57th-minute goal. They failed to make up for their losses and bid farewell to the South American version of the Champions League.
Tite experienced horrific circumstances. Experienced coach taken to hospital
Unfortunately, the poor conditions at La Paz Stadium once again showed their strength. This time it’s Flamengo coach Tite. The former coach of the Brazilian national team (he coached the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, but was eliminated in the quarter-finals) felt good during the game and press conference. The problems began upon returning to Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian media reported that the 63-year-old had been hospitalized, which was later confirmed by the club itself. The coach was diagnosed with an elevated heart rate, arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation, apparently related to the harsh climate of the La Paz stadium. Tite remains in hospital recovering calmly, Flamengo reported. His team will play its next match on the evening of Sunday to Monday (August 25-26) at 1:00 am Polish time. In the league it will face Red Bull Bragantino.
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