In La Paz, it’s like home, because there are no complications due to the altitude and because of the undefeated streak of the Ecuadorian team, which has been going on since 2001.

Ecuador was the “baby” of Bolivia at the Hernando Siles stadium, it was a favorable field for Ecuador, additionally La Tri arrives at a better time, which leaves the national team as the favorite “for the present and history”, according to the press of the mountains.

The Bolivians aim to “change the image” shown at the start, after the defeats against Brazil and Argentina, but they also believe that the “worst” of the game is over, as defender Luis Haquín assured.

Although with history in their favor, Bolivia are viewed with “respect” in Ecuador, a “competitive” and “compact” team in their game, according to coach Félix Sánchez Bas, who is aiming for six points from this two-legged tie. La Tri will visit La Verde and host Colombia next Tuesday.

Although in South American football, the 3,600 meters at which La Paz is located is feared, for Ecuador it is a different story, although it is still considered in the planning of visiting Bolivia, says the coach.

“Many aspects must be taken into account when calling, and the issue of height is always one. We will play at altitude, but we also work at altitude (Quito, 2800 meters). Therefore, the adjustment becomes more comfortable and simpler for us”, said the Tricolor strategist.

Ecuador arrives with a defeat in Argentina (1-0) and a win at home against Uruguay (2-1), but the table does not reflect positive points due to the -3 sanction imposed by FIFA on Byron Castillo’s case.

“We started with minus three points, we got our first win and from now on we have to add up to go positive, we hope to add up points, but whether we will have them or not, depends on the merits we make during 90 minutes. . We will try to play and compete to make it happen, so we have to try to be as precise as possible, with maximum respect and ambition to try to get points”, said the coach. (D)