The third group in this year's Copa America will have two title contenders in it: Brazil and Colombia. With two of the most talented sides in the tournament, La Canarinha and Los Cafeteros will battle for the first place of the Group, while Peru and Venezuela fight for the third spot. Fans around the world will not want to miss the rematch between the two countries that delivered one of the greatest matches in last year's World Cup. How are these teams arriving to the tournament held in Chile? Here's our Group C analysis.
Brazil: Redemption on the way for Dunga's side?
Much has been said about Brazil's disappointing performance in "their" World Cup, and coach Dunga knows there's a lot of work to do in order to restore their fans' faith in them. Led by Neymar, La Verdeamarelha will need to overcome the losses of Marcelo, Diego Alves and Luiz Gustavo due to injury, and hope that the team can live up to the hype. For a more thorough analysis of Brazil's squad and history, click here.
Neymar and Camilo Zúñiga will meet again after the Colombian sidelined Brazil's Number 10 from last year's semi-finals.
Colombia: Class and skills that can lead them all the way
Last year's World Cup saw the Colombians blossom as one of the best teams in the tournament, and some say that their luck ran out the moment Brazil got in their way. This time, Los Cafeteros will try to take advantage of Brazil's absences to take the first place of the Group. This could be James Rodriguez's confirmation as a big-time star, while coach Jose Pekerman will give Radamel Falcao a chance to show he can still be a threat inside the box after one of his most disappointing seasons as a professional. Have a look at Colombia's squad and additional facts here.
Can Falcao show once again those skills that made him one of the greatest strikers in the world?
Perú: Gareca's side will try to find its own style
Los Incas are currently going through a difficult process in which they have to say goodbye to some of their historic players such as Paolo Guerrero, Claudio Pizarro and Jefferson Farfán, who have to give way for some new talent. Recently appointed coach Ricardo Gareca will not have an easy task facing heavyweights such as Colombia and Brazil, but their chances of progression could depend on their match against Venezuela. If they can manage to win the game, a series of combinations might get them to the next round. For more details about Peru's team and stats, click here.
Paolo Guerrero needs just five goals to become the all-time scoring leader in Peru's history.
Venezuela: The eagerness to prove their 2011 performance was not just luck
La Vinotinto will get to this Copa America edition with the purpose of repeating their historic participation of 2011, where they reached the fourth spot of the tournament. Coach Noel Sanvicente called up what seems to be a good mixture of experienced players with new talented midfielders, but the team's playing style will be determined by veteran midfielder Juan Arango, who may be living his last matches as an international. Helping the former Borussia Moenchengladbach player will be Salomón Rondón up front, while Oswaldo Vizcarrondo wil command the team's defense. For detailed info about their squad, click here.
Juan Arango is one of the best free kick takers in the world, and his skills will be much needed by the Venezuelans.
LiveSoccerTV's Group C prediction: 1. Colombia 2. Brazil 3. Venezuela 4. Perú.
