The Copa America 2021 group stage is about to conclude as Matchday 5 will take place in the upcoming days. Brazil and Ecuador will face each other in the Zone B finale in what will be a dramatic day full of action.
La Verde-amarela have already booked a spot in the quarterfinals and have even secured a first-place finish, but they'll want to extend their unbeaten run anyways. However, Tité could use this game as an opportunity to give more minutes to different players and rest the starters.
On the other hand, La Tri are in a tougher spot. Gustavo Alfaro's men will face a crucial game for their continental aspirations as they might get knocked out if they fail to win. It won't be easy, but Ecuador will need to bring their A-game to advance.
Brazil's confirmed lineup
With a place in the quarterfinals already secured, Brazil head comfortably to the Group B finale. They have won all their three Copa America 2021 games so far and look stronger than ever to retain their crown.
Therefore, it makes sense that Tité decided to give rest to some of its best players, including Neymar, and gave a chance to new ones in this clash. This is Brazil's lineup: Alisson; Emerson, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Renan Lodi; Lucas Paquetá, Fabinho, Douglas Luiz; Firmino, Gabi, Everton.
Ecuador's confirmed starting eleven
Ecuador face a crucial match to remain alive in Copa America 2021. They have claimed only two points so far, and no matter how hard the upcoming clash seems, they have to give their best to progress to the knockout stages.
Alfaro will rely on Hernán Galindez again between the sticks after his solid performance against Peru. This is how Ecuador will line up: Hernán Galíndez; Angelo Preciado, Robert Arboleda, Piero Hincapié, Diego Palacios; Alan Franco, Moisés Caicedo, Jhegson Méndez, Pervis Estupiñán; Enner Valencia, Ayrton Preciado.
