The match – by far – more equal of the quarterfinals of Copa América.
On the one hand we have the outstanding Colombia, who in the group stage made the nine possible points and did not receive goals against. A rival that by the hand of Queiroz is having a great performance and has appreciated in the friendly and in the duels of group B of the continental tournament, where he even defeated the Argentina of Messi and company.
On the other hand we have the current two-time champion of America, Chile, who despite not reaching this event as one of the favorites, has gradually been showing his class, hierarchy and that was for more than a meritorious participation.
The reds have great players who are already used to dispute this type of instances, such as Vidal, Medel, Aránguiz, Vargas, Isla and Alexis Sánchez, adding players of great projection in defense and half of the field, such as Maripán del Alavés and Pulgar of the Bologna.
I prefer the classification of Chile because it is a team that has been playing together since the time of Bielsa, they know each other by heart and when they are really plugged they are feared, with an explosive attack and a rocky midfield and who knows what they play.
In addition, the Red is accustomed to beat Colombia in direct eliminations, even when the coffee growers arrive as the big favorites. He already did 87 ‘, 99’ and 2016, in the semifinals of Copa América Centenario.
Although the Colombians are faster or with better physical condition, the head plays a lot in these games and in this the Chileans take them meters of advantage, since it is a team that is used to winning and that has reached three finals in the last three tournaments he has played, including the Confederations. The 2018 World Cup? It was not because of indiscipline and because it was blown up. They had much more level than several of those who were there on this side of the continent.
Win chile for a difference of one goal and you will get fully for the tricampeonato of America in Brazil. Greetings and success to whoever follows me.
