Copa America 2024 Group Stage
25 June, 2024 - Indian Date
NRG Stadium
MATCH TIMES
India
06:30 AM
UAE
05:00 AM
Saudi Arabia
04:00 AM
LIVE INFO
Brazil possible starting lineup: Rochet; Nandez, R.Araujo, M.Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Valverde; Pellistri, De la Cruz, C.Olivera; Nunez
Uruguay possible starting lineup: Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Gomes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Endrick
The upcoming Copa America quarter-final clash between Uruguay and Brazil promises to be a thrilling encounter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Both teams have strong histories in the tournament, with Uruguay having won the Copa America 15 times and Brazil 9 times. This match will determine who moves on to face either Colombia or Panama in the semi-finals, adding to the high stakes of this already intense rivalry.
Uruguay's Journey:
Uruguay has been outstanding in this year's Copa America, winning all three of their group stage matches with an aggregate score of 9-1. Their journey included a 3-1 victory over Panama, a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia, and a 1-0 win against the USA, thanks to Mathias Olivera's goal. Under Marcelo Bielsa, who took charge in May last year, Uruguay has shown impressive form, winning 10 out of 15 matches. Despite being knocked out in the quarter-finals in three of the last four tournaments, Uruguay's current form makes them strong contenders for the title this year.
Brazil's Journey:
Brazil, managed by Dorival Junior, also had a solid group stage, though not without hiccups. They started with a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica, followed by a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay, and concluded with a 1-1 draw with Colombia, where they missed out on securing the top spot in Group D. Although Brazil remains unbeaten under Dorival, drawing four of their seven matches suggests they need to find their scoring touch. Historically, Brazil has dominated Uruguay, winning nine out of their last 13 encounters, often scoring multiple goals.
The Stakes:
The winner of this match will face either Colombia or Panama in the semi-finals. Both teams have strong motivations: Uruguay seeks to break their quarter-final exit streak and win their first title since 2011, while Brazil aims to make up for their 2021 final loss and secure their 10th Copa America title. Given Uruguay's current form and Brazil's historical dominance, this showdown is set to be a highly competitive and exciting match, with both teams eager to advance to the semi-finals.