"The anxiety is natural, but I'm just happy with what we're doing" said Brazil's coach Mano Menezes, who knows Venezuela will not be an easy rival anymore.
Though only two Copa America matches have been held so far, it's clear many things have changed in the last four years. The Brazilians firmly believe that they have not been tagged as favorites by chance. Action starts early on Sunday evening as Mano Menezes' Verdeamarelhos receive Venezuela in La Plata, followed by an unpredictable clash between Paraguay and Ecuador.
Led by Alexandre Pato, Neymar and Robinho, Brazil's spellbinding offense is likely to show some exciting football in La Plata. The intense rhythm of the Brazilians could grant them a third consecutive American title in Argentina, but things may not be as easy for them as they would have first thought.
Let's not forget Brazil lifted the title by defeating Argentina back in 2003 and 2007. "Winning games is not as easy as it used to be," said Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz, with a strong spirit to fight for Group B's top position.
But the Brazilians do not appear to be as doubtful as their American partners: In fact, Mano Menezes looks forward to leave behind the bitterness of South Africa with a Vinotinto feast.
Group B is one of the toughest in the competition, featuring not only a monster like Brazil, but also Paraguay and Ecuador, the first known by its physical superiority, the latter as an unstoppable piercing arrow. Venezuela does not want to be caught in the cross-fire of their fight, but do they have what it takes to stand up and face Brazil on equal terms?
Blackburn Rovers striker Santa Cruz believe things have "evened up during the last years". With new promises like Neymar, Lucas Barrios and many others, anything can happen on the pitch this Sunday.
Led by Alexandre Pato, Neymar and Robinho, Brazil's spellbinding offense is likely to show some exciting football in La Plata. The intense rhythm of the Brazilians could grant them a third consecutive American title in Argentina, but things may not be as easy for them as they would have first thought.
Let's not forget Brazil lifted the title by defeating Argentina back in 2003 and 2007. "Winning games is not as easy as it used to be," said Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz, with a strong spirit to fight for Group B's top position.
But the Brazilians do not appear to be as doubtful as their American partners: In fact, Mano Menezes looks forward to leave behind the bitterness of South Africa with a Vinotinto feast.
Group B is one of the toughest in the competition, featuring not only a monster like Brazil, but also Paraguay and Ecuador, the first known by its physical superiority, the latter as an unstoppable piercing arrow. Venezuela does not want to be caught in the cross-fire of their fight, but do they have what it takes to stand up and face Brazil on equal terms?
Blackburn Rovers striker Santa Cruz believe things have "evened up during the last years". With new promises like Neymar, Lucas Barrios and many others, anything can happen on the pitch this Sunday.
