The Atlético-MG team is preparing for a challenging match against Bolívar in La Paz, Bolivia, in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sul-Americana. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 PM local time, with the team led by coach Jorge Sampaoli aiming to overcome the altitude of 3,600 meters, which has historically favored Bolívar. Bolívar boasts an eight-match invincibility streak across national and international competitions and has a strong record against Brazilian teams, with 12 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, only losing to major clubs like Grêmio, Palmeiras, and Internacional in La Paz. The last time Atlético-MG played Bolívar in La Paz was in 2000, suffering a 4-0 defeat. Now, under Sampaoli, the team seeks to reverse this history and aims to secure a good result to facilitate the second leg at Arena MRV next week. The match will be broadcast on Disney+ and followed in real-time by sports media. In addition to the Copa Sul-Americana, Atlético-MG is experiencing a tough period in the Brazilian league, with five consecutive matches without a win, including losses to Cruzeiro, São Paulo, and Vitória, and a draw with Santos. Conversely, Bolívar is on an eight-match unbeaten streak in the season, with recent victories including a 4-0 win over Guabirá. Sampaoli is expected to make tactical changes, especially in midfield, with players like Alexsander and Igor Gomes likely to start. The team will also implement a special logistics plan for the altitude, traveling only on the day of the match. The match is crucial for Atlético-MG, which is also seeking to improve its performance in international competitions and is actively pursuing foreign investors to strengthen its financial and strategic position. The game is part of a broader context of club management changes and strategic planning, including potential reductions in the club’s ownership share in its sports investment fund. Overall, the game represents a significant test for Atlético-MG against Bolívar, known as the 'Brazilian terror' due to their strong home record at high altitude, aiming to break a long-standing defeat record and advance further in the Copa Sul-Americana.