Match Preview: Copa America - Uruguay VS Brazil

Copa America - Uruguay VS Brazil
Match Time: 07-07-2024 09:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Match Overview:
This Sunday, Uruguay and Brazil will face off in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The victor will advance to the semi-finals to compete against the winner of the Colombia vs. Panama match.

Uruguay's Journey:
Group Stage Performance:Finished top of Group C with an unbeaten record (3 wins).Aggregate score of 9-1 across three matches.Defeated Panama (3-1), Bolivia (5-0), and USA (1-0).Manager:Marcelo Bielsa, who has been successful with 10 wins in 15 matches since taking charge in May last year.Historical Context:Uruguay has won the Copa America 15 times, the same as Argentina.They are aiming for their first title since 2011.Reached the quarter-finals in three of the last four tournaments but were knocked out each time.

Brazil's Journey:
Group Stage Performance:Second in Group D.Drew with Colombia (1-1) and Costa Rica (0-0), and won against Paraguay (4-1).Manager:Dorival Junior, appointed in January, remains unbeaten but has drawn four of his seven matches.Historical Context:Seeking their 10th South American title after finishing as runners-up in 2021.Brazil has a strong record against Uruguay, winning nine of the last 13 encounters.

Team News:
Uruguay:Maximiliano Araujo is doubtful after an injury; Cristian Olivera is likely to replace him.Potential starting lineup: Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, M. Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Valverde; Pellistri, De la Cruz, C. Olivera; Nunez.
Brazil:Vinicius Junior is suspended.17-year-old Endrick may start upfront.Potential starting lineup: Alisson; Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana; Guimaraes, Gomes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Rodrygo; Endrick.

Match Prediction: Brazil to win