Olimpia Asunción began their CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Club Sportivo Trinidense on March 5, 2026. The Paraguayan giants secured all three points with a late goal in a match where they were forced to dig deep against determined opponents. The game was largely balanced, with Trinidense defending resolutely and threatening on the counter-attack. Olimpia controlled possession but found clear chances hard to come by against a compact defensive block. The breakthrough finally came in the 82nd minute when Olimpia's substitute forward pounced on a loose ball in the box to score from close range. Trinidense pushed for an equalizer in the dying minutes but could not find a way through. This narrow win was a valuable one for Olimpia, giving them a perfect start on the road in Group G, while Trinidense could take heart from a performance that nearly earned a point.