Uruguay vs. Colombia: Copa America 2024 Semifinal Showdown at Bank of America Stadium
Uruguay and Colombia are set for a thrilling clash in the 2024 Copa America semifinals at the Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams remain unbeaten, with Uruguay manage three clean sheets in four games, while Colombia has two.
Uruguay dominated the group stage with a perfect record and scored nine goals in three matches. Their quarterfinal against Brazil ended goalless, leading straight to penalties as the knockout stage rules skip extra time until the final. Uruguay triumphed 4-2 in the shootout, with José MarÃa Giménez the only Uruguayan to miss.
Team News:
Uruguay
Uruguay faces several lineup changes. Nahitan Nández, after receiving a red card for a reckless tackle on Rodrygo, he will miss the semifinal. Adding to coach Marcelo Bielsa’s woes, key defender Ronald Araújo sustained a leg injury against Brazil, ruling him out of the tournament. Atlético Madrid’s Giménez is expected to return to the defense, with Flamengo’s Guillermo Varela stepping in for the suspended Nández.
Team News:
Colombia
Colombia welcomes back Crystal Palace’s Jefferson Lerma, who missed the quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension. Mateus Uribe, who filled in for Lerma and was cautioned in the 5-0 win over Panama, is likely to make way for the returning Premier League midfielder. Coach Néstor Lozano has little reason to alter a winning side, especially with James RodrÃguez contributing significantly to the team’s success, having assisted 5 goals in the tournament.
Probable Lineups
Uruguay: Rochet; Varela, Giménez, Olivera, Viña; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De la Cruz, Araujo; Núñez
Colombia: Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Cuesta, Mojica; RÃos, Lerma; J. Arias, RodrÃguez, DÃaz; Córdoba
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