Nacional Potosí Stuns Botafogo in Copa Libertadores First Leg

Nacional Potosí secured a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in the first leg of the second round of the Copa Libertadores, played at the Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte in Potosí, Bolivia. The match took place at an altitude exceeding 4,000 meters.

Baldomar’s Decisive Goal

Óscar Baldomar scored the winning goal for Nacional Potosí in the 47th minute. The goal came after a short free kick from Maicon Solís found Jorge Rojas, who delivered a cross that Baldomar headed into the net.

Altitude and Missed Opportunities for Botafogo

Despite the challenging high-altitude conditions, Botafogo created several scoring opportunities. Álvaro Montoro, Jordan Barrera and Matheus Martins all had chances to score, but were unable to convert. Matheus Martins even missed an open goal opportunity.

Match Details and Upcoming Fixture

The second leg will be played at Nilton Santos Stadium in Brazil, with Botafogo needing a win to advance to the third preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores. The return match is scheduled for February 26th, 2026, at 9:30 PM Brasília time.

Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte

The Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte, originally known as Estadio San Clemente and later Estadio Mario Mercado Vaca Guzmán, has a capacity of 32,105 spectators. It is located approximately 3,890 meters (12,763 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest stadiums in the world. The stadium is home to Real Potosí and Nacional Potosí and was inaugurated in 1992, with significant renovations taking place in 2008. [1]

Recent History

Nacional Potosí previously competed in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana in 2007, prompting stadium expansions in 2008 to accommodate larger crowds. [1] The stadium is named in honor of former Bolivian footballer Víctor Agustín Ugarte. [3]