Uruguay and Paraguay will meet on Monday, June 28, for Matchday 5 of the Copa America 2021 group stageto conclude Zone A action. Both sides have already secured their spots in the knockout stages, but they have to decide at what position they’ll finish.
La Celeste have comfortably beaten Bolivia 2-0 last Thursdayto seal their place in the quarterfinals. However, Oscar Washington Tabárez‘s men are fourth right now, which is why they want to finish the group strongly to avoid facing Brazil.
On the other hand, La Albirroja have also booked their ticket to the following round a few days ago when they defeated Chile in Brasilia. Eduardo Berizzo‘s side still has chances of finishing atop the group depending on its next result and Argentina‘s.
Uruguay’s confirmed lineup
Uruguay want to finish at a higher position. (Getty)
Oscar Washington Tabárez willrepeat most of the names that started against Bolivia, as Uruguay still have work to do before the knockout stages. However, the coach will start with a defense of three men this time and Luis Suárez is on the bench.
Therefore, this is how they would line up: Fernando Muslera; José María Giménez, Diego Godín, Matías Viña; Nahitan Nández, Matías Vecino,Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Betancourt, Nicolás De La Cruz; Giorgian De Arrascaeta,Edinson Cavani.
Paraguay’s confirmedstarting XI
Will Paraguay jump to the top spot? (Getty)
Paraguay are currently second in Copa America 2021 Zone A with six points, just oneshy ofArgentina, who are atop the table. A second-place finish would be great for La Albirroja, but to secure it they must hold the upcoming opponents and its strong squad.
After beating Chile with a different lineup, Berizzo willchange the starting eleven again.This will be Paraguay’s lineup:Antony Silva; Alberto Espínola, Robert Rojas, Junior Alonso, Osmar Alderete; Gastón Giménez, Mathias Villasanti, Miguel Almirón; Braian Samudio, Gabriel Ávalos, Ángel Romero.
