Bolívar took a commanding step towards the next round of the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana with a 2-0 home win over Cienciano on August 14, 2025. The Bolivian giants, playing at the high altitude of Estadio Hernando Siles, secured a vital victory in the first leg of their knockout tie. Bolívar asserted their dominance early, scoring twice in the first half to put themselves in a strong position. Cienciano struggled to cope with the pace and pressure of the home side, failing to register a meaningful response. The clean sheet was as valuable as the goals for Bolívar, giving them a significant advantage to take into the second leg in Peru. This performance highlighted Bolívar's continental pedigree and their intent to go deep in the competition.