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Venezuela vs Peru: Confirmed lineups for Copa America 2021 Matchday 5

Venezuela and Peru will face each other today, June 27, on Matchday 5 of the Copa America 2021 Group Stage. Here, find out how both sides will line up for this game.

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Venezuela and Peru face off in the Copa America 2021 Group B finale. (Getty)
Venezuela and Peru face off in the Copa America 2021 Group B finale. (Getty)

The end of the Copa America 2021 Group Stage is looming around. Venezuela and Peru will face off on Sunday, June 27, on Matchday 5 of Zone B looking to get into the quarterfinals. The game will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV.

La Vinotinto have earned two significant points so far that allow them to face this game full of hope despitethe outlook seems complicated. José Peseiro‘s boys would need to claim the three points or at least one to remain alive in the competition.

Meanwhile, La Blanquirroja have grabbed a much-needed win over Colombia that placed them in a better position to reach the next round, but they still have work to do. Ricardo Gareca‘s side needs to finish the group stage strongly to continue with its continental journey.

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Venezuela’s confirmed lineup

Venezuela overcame tough circumstances inCopa America 2021 as aCovid outbreak ruled out many of their players. La Vinotinto managed to get two important points and are still in contention for a quarterfinal berth.

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José Peseiro didn’thesitate in trusting the players who stepped up under such a difficult moment. Also,Yeferson Soteldo is eligible again after overcoming a muscle injury and hi will start on the bench.Here’s Venezuela’s lineup:Wuilker Fariñez; Nahuel Ferraresi, Mikel Villanueva, Luis Mago; Roberto Rosales, Edson Castillo, Junior Moreno, Cristian Cásseres; Ronald Hernández; Jefferson Savarino and Sergio Córdova.

Peru’s confirmedstarting XI

Peru want to finish the job in the group finale and seal a place in the Copa America 2021 quarterfinals. They have four points, just like Colombia, and they depend on themselves to progress.

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Gianluca Lapadulawas in doubt for this game, as he got hurt in his right ankle against Ecuador, but he willstart against Venezuela, as he proved to be key so far. Therefore, this is how Peru willline up:Pedro Gallese; Aldo Corzo, Miguel Araujo, Alexander Callens, Miguel Trauco; Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún; André Carrillo, Sergio Peña, Christian Cueva; Gianluca Lapadula.

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