Overview

• Brazil lost 1-0 to Bolivia in El Alto in their final South American World Cup qualifier.
• Raphinha was left out of the starting lineup and entered for roughly the final half hour.
• After the match, he called the extreme altitude “very damaging” for visiting teams and criticized a penalty decision.
• Before the game, Carlo Ancelotti said he would change selection and strategy for altitude, analyzing fatigue and consulting staff with experience.
• Barcelona would welcome the limited minutes for Raphinha as they deal with injuries to Alejandro Balde, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong and a packed post-break schedule.