It will be the third semifinal of the tournament in which the teams will meet. In the other two, Messi’s team won
Argentina and Colombia face each other this Tuesday night, at 10 pm (Brasilia time), at Mané Garrincha, in Brasília. Whoever passes will face Brazil in the final, which will be next Saturday, at Maracanã.
The second biggest winner of the Copa América, with 14 victories, Argentina reaches the semifinal of the Copa América undefeated: four wins and one draw. The hermanos are trying to get back to the top of the continent, as the last time they took the tournament was in 1993.
Coach Lionel Scaloni should keep the base that beat Ecuador 3-0 in the quarterfinals. The defensive sector raises a doubt: Cristian Romero can return to the team in place of Pezzella, who started in the last game due to Romero’s injury.
In midfield, De Paul and Lo Celso are the owners of the position, but Paredes fights for place with Guido Rodríguez. Nocolás Gonzalez must complete the sector. In attack, Messi, top scorer at Copa América with four goals, and Lautaro will be the starters.
For the next game, coach Reinaldo Rueda counts on the return of Cuadrado, who served a suspension in the last game. Borré and Zapata will be the attacking duo with Borja being an option during the game. Behind, the experienced Mina commands the defensive sector.
Colombia has not reached a Copa América final since 2001, when playing at home, they won the only title in the tournament.
For the Copa America, there were 14 matches between the two teams, of which Argentina won seven, Colombia won three and there were four draws. It will be the third semifinal of the tournament in which the teams will meet. In the other two, Argentina got the better of it.
