Matchday 2 of Copa America 2021 is part of the past for Group B. On Sunday, the third round will begin and it will bring us a can’t-miss duel between Colombia and Peru. These two have had a different start to the tournament but both will seek the three points.
Los Cafeteros were held by Covid-hit Venezuela, whose goalkeeper, Wuilker Faríñez, saved every effort from Reinaldo Rueda‘s side. However, it’s time to turn the page for Colombia, who will try to get back on track soon.
Meanwhile, La Blanquirroja were completely outplayed by Brazil in their Copa America 2021 debut. Ricardo Gareca‘s boys have plenty of work to do, but the continental journey is just getting started for them.
Colombia’s confirmedlineup
Colombia want to get back on winning ways (Getty).
Despite they dropped points against Venezuela, Colombia created many occasions, especially in the second half. Therefore, Reinaldo Rueda won’t make many changes for this game either. His concerns may rely on the attack, where he has tried different options. However, this willbe Colombia’s lineup:David Ospina; Stefan Medina, YerryMina, Davinson Sánchez, William Tesillo; Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, Wilmar Barrios, Sebastian Pérez, Edwin Cardona;Duván Zapata and Miguel Borja.
Peru’s confirmedstarting XI
Peru want to claim their first three points in Copa America 2021 (Getty).
La Blanquirroja began their Copa America journey suffering a painful defeat at the hands of the hosts. However, Brazil seem to be way above any other team right now, so there was not much to do for Ricardo Gareca’s side. Hoping to bounce back,Peru will face Colombia with this lineup:Pedro Gallese; Aldo Corzo, Christian Ramos, Alexander Callens, Marcos López; Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún; André Carrillo, Christian Cueva, Sergio Peña;Gianluca Lapadula.
