Greatness against future, Neymar against James, Brazil against Colombia

It is not just any duel that today measures Brazilians and Colombians in Santiago, in the cold of the Monumental stadium. From the start, it is the rematch of what happened in the quarterfinals of the last World Cup, when Brazil defeated the tournament revelation in a match that left an exhibition of James and the image of Zúñiga injuring Neymar, ultimately tragic news for the entire host country.

The time has passed quickly since then, more for Brazil than for Colombia, and the urgencies seem to have changed roofs. Pekerman's team got caught up in their debut against Venezuela and now they are forced to get something against such a fearsome opponent. Difficult mission. So many things failed against the Venezuelans that only an improvement is possible. Maybe they can achieve it with new full-backs, Cardona as the playmaker alongside James, and Teo Gutiérrez up top with Falcao.

Coutinho

For Brazil, any analysis revolves around Neymar and what Neymar can do. His exhibition against Peru playing inside, being more influential in the game, intimidates anyone. And if that wasn't enough, Dunga recovers Coutinho to offer him a partner to have fun with. The defensive problems that the "Canarinha" cannot seem to solve are relieved by having so much magic up front. The Copa America begins to be defined when there has been hardly any time to present it. Colombia is running out of time. Brazil is an unknown. Top-level football in Santiago.