Paraguay vs. Brazil: Preview, Team News, Lineups

Match Info

Match: Paraguay vs. Brazil

Competition: Copa América 2021

Date: June 27, 2021

Time: 21:00 local time

Venue: Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília

Preview

The Copa América 2021 match between Paraguay and Brazil is set to take place on June 27 in Brasília. Brazil is the defending champion of the tournament, while Paraguay is looking to make a deep run into the knockout stages. Both teams will be looking to get off to a winning start in the group stage.

Brazil is the clear favorite in this match. They are ranked No. 1 in the FIFA World Rankings and have a squad full of world-class players. However, Paraguay is no pushover, and they have a history of causing problems for Brazil. In the 2011 Copa América, Paraguay defeated Brazil in the quarterfinals on penalty kicks.

This match is likely to be decided by the individual brilliance of Brazil's players. Neymar and Roberto Firmino are both capable of creating something out of nothing, and they will be looking to lead Brazil to a comfortable win.

Team News

Paraguay

• Miguel Almirón is suspended for this match.
• Gustavo Gómez is a doubt due to injury.
• Junior Alonso is expected to start in defense.

Brazil

• Neymar is expected to be fit for this match.
• Roberto Firmino is also expected to start.
• Ederson is likely to start in goal ahead of Alisson.

Lineups

Paraguay (4-4-2):

• Goalkeeper: Antony Silva
• Defenders: Robert Rojas, Gustavo Gómez, Junior Alonso, Omar Alderete
• Midfielders: Richard Sánchez, Andrés Cubas, Celso Ortiz, Ángel Romero
• Forwards: Carlos González, Antonio Sanabria

Brazil (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Ederson
• Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Éder Militão, Alex Sandro
• Midfielders: Casemiro, Fred, Lucas Paquetá
• Forwards: Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Richarlison