Brazil-Uruguay duel stands out in Copa America quarterfinals

After the end of the group stage of the 48th edition of the Copa America, the duel between Uruguay and Brazil stands out as the most striking of the quarter-final matches.

La Garra Charrúa, leader of section C with nine points from three victories, nine goals scored and only one conceded, is one of the teams with a harmonious game and order in all positions on the field capable of being a candidate for the crown of the tournament.

On the rival side, the Canarinha, second in group D, as a result of one victory and two draws, has a very strong eleven but so far unable to display all its potential and, except for the match against Paraguay, has shown irregularities in its tactical performance.

The Uruguay-Brazil duels are a classic at continental level with historical overtones that date back to the "Maracanazo" of the 1950 World Cup, an event hosted by the South American giant, who lost the final 2-1 to the Uruguayans at the emblematic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro in one of the most surprising results in the most universal of sports.

Marcelo "El Loco" Bielsa, a manager with vast experience at the helm of national teams, will have to plan his strategy well against the Verdeamarela, as a careless mistake could cost them elimination due to the quality of Vinícius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Éder Militao, Lucas Paqueta and company, all world-class players.

The Brazilians and Uruguayans will face off next Saturday, July 6, at the Allegiant stadium in Paradise, Nevada, for a place in the semifinals.

In other quarterfinal matches, Argentina will face Ecuador on Thursday, in the start of the sudden death phase, Venezuela-Canada on Friday and Colombia will face Panama on Saturday.