Brazil and Colombia collided in a tasty Copa America 2024 clash at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area, splitting the points as Raphinha and Daniel Munoz traded goals and Los Cafeteros won Group D.
Raphinha scored a gorgeous free kick to take a 12th-minute lead, but Crystal Palace star Munoz had an answer for the Colombians as they stretched their unbeaten run to 26 games across all competitions.
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After a shock draw against Costa Rica in their Group D opener, Brazil got back on track as they thumped Paraguay 4-1 in Las Vegas with Vinicius Jr scoring twice. They won the possession fight against Colombia but were out-attempted 13-7 as only five-save Alisson Becker kept things level..
Colombia keep rolling and will relish the group win that means meeting Panama in Glendale while Uruguay and Brazil tangle near Las Vegas.
Los Cafeteros have brilliant chance
Is this Colombia’s year?
Los Cafeteros missed out on the 2022 World Cup but Copa America has been a far better endeavor dating back to the late 1980s.
Colombia have reached the semifinal round eight times in 15 tournaments dating back to 1987, winning the tournament in 2001.
That’s their lone Copa crown, but things are looking up as it would be stunning to see Colombia lose to Panama in the quarterfinals.
They would then get a Brazil or Uruguay battered by each other, and Colombia was better than Brazil on Tuesday. With Argentina expected to come out of the other side of the bracket, this could be a brilliant tournament.
Brazil vs Colombia player ratings (via fotmob.com)
Brazil vs Colombia player ratings (via fotmob.com)
Brazil vs Colombia player ratings (via fotmob.com)
How to watch Brazil vs Colombia, stream link and start time
Kick off: 9pm ET, Tuesday (July 2)
Stadium: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
How to watch on TV, stream in USA: FS1, Fox Sports
Daniel Munoz goal video — Brazil 1-1 Colombia (45+2 minute)
COLOMBIA FINDS THE EQUALIZER 🇨🇴
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 3, 2024
Daniel Muñoz punches it past Alisson just before the half 😤 pic.twitter.com/56rq3Y6fjP
Raphinha goal video — Brazil 1-0 Colombia (12th minute)
OH MY RAPHINHA 😱🔥
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 3, 2024
He hits a BEAUTY of a free kick to put Brazil out in front 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/ImYP0rs50T
Brazil team news, focus
Vinicius, Militao, Paqueta and Wendell are all on yellow cards and at risk of suspension, so they may drop out of the starting lineup. The likes of Andreas Pereira, Gabriel Magalhaes, Endrick, Raphinha, Douglas Luiz and Gabriel Martinelli could come in. That list just shows the ridiculous strength of this Brazil squad.
Colombia team news, focus
Lerma, Rios and Cordoba are at risk of being suspended for the quarterfinals if they pick up another yellow, while James Rodriguez came off in Colombia’s win against Costa Rica but that was just a precaution. Colombia may rotate a little but they are likely to try and keep their momentum heading into the quarterfinals as they want to seal top spot and avoid Uruguay in the last eight.
Brazil vs Colombia prediction
It feels like Brazil are warming up nicely and although this will be a very tough game, their star forwards just give them the edge. Brazil 2-1 Colombia.