Matchday 7 of this year's Copa América will give fans around the world one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament when Brazil faces Colombia. Being called a "rematch" after last year's World Cup encounter, La Seleçao and the Colombians will test themselves as true contenders to win the trophy, even after Los Cafeteros were shocked by Venezuela in their first group match.
An element of controversy will emerge when Neymar takes on Camilo Zuñiga once again. If you need to refresh your memory, the Colombian defender injured Neymar during the World Cup Quarter-final match between the two sides, forcing him to leave the competition. The Brazilian striker might have a hard time dealing with Zuñiga, who is well known for his intense defending style.
Zuñiga tackled Neymar harshly when the Colombians were desperately trying to equalize the game.
After losing their first match against Venezuela, coach José Pekerman spoke prior to this game, indicating his side will not go down without a fight, having corrected everything that he thinks went wrong against La Vinotinto.
Pekerman wants his squad to defeat one of the "big teams" in the tournament
On the other hand, Brazil was able to overcome an early goal by Peru, winning the game during the final seconds. Neymar's performance was key for La Canarinha, but coach Dunga knows his team will be facing a much tougher challenge against the Colombians, given the skills most of their players possess.
Dunga praises the skillful Colombian players.
This will be one of this tournament's biggest matches, and you should not miss a second of it. Check out our preview for detailed information.
