Brazil to face Uruguay in quarterfinals without Vinicius Jr Following a 1-1 draw against Brazil , Colombia have topped Group C, setting up a match with Panama in the Copa America quarterfinals while Brazil will face Uruguay in the match that undoubtedly highlights the slate. It was a match that showed the shifts in South American soccer as Colombia are now unbeaten in 26 matches while Brazil continue to underperform and will now be without Vinicius Junior for a critical match against Uruguay due to yellow card accumulation. It has been rough time for Dorival Junior in charge of the Brazillian national team who are currently sixth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying after six matches.
Neymar Jr. has been absent with a knee injury and instead of transitioning into their next era, Brazil are searching for their talisman. It felt like Vini Jr.
was turning a corner by scoring a brace against Paraguay but not enough of an impact has come from Lucas Paqueta and Rodrygo alongside him. An attack that was fluid and embodied the beautiful game has sputtered only producing 0.25 xG.
Colombia have a great defense but Brazil not being able to breach it from open play despite having two-thirds of Real Madrid's front line leading the attack is nothing but a disappointment. Raphinha's free-kick to open the scoring was excellent but more of that inventiveness is needed in the build-up for Brazil to show that they can win this edition of Copa America. Los Cafeteros have shown that they can get goal.
