The legendary goalkeeper of the paraguayan team José Luis Chilavert generated controversy prior to match between Colombia and the guaraníessince he assured that when he was a professional player they always beat the Colombians.
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In an interview for the radio Ñandutíthe historic goalkeeper It was clear that Paraguay would beat the Tricolor in his debut in the Conmebol Copa América United States 2024.
“Paraguay always beat Colombia In our stage, Paraguay always emerged victorious. This time it will not be the exception“, held.
Although he assured that he trusted the ability of the Paraguayan players summoned, He taunted coach Daniel Garnero.
“I trust in the quality of players that the team haseven though the coach does not meet the conditions to be in charge of Paraguay,” he added.
This Monday, June 24, Colombia faced Paraguay and defeated them 2-1 with goals from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma and with a providential performance of James Rodriguez.
Latest clashes between Paraguay and Colombia
Before the game Conmebol Copa América United States 2024the last time both teams faced each other was for South American Qualifiers on November 21, 2023a game in which the Tricolor beat the Guarani 1-0 at home.
News of both teams
The Colombia selectionwith this new victory against Paraguay, is experiencing one of the sweetest moments in its history, extending its undefeated streak to 24 games without losing.
Furthermore, the Argentine coach Nestor Lorenzo managed to recover the level of figures and references such as James Rodríguez and Yerry Minabut it has also given a place to new talents such as Jhon Arias, Jhon Córdoba, Richard Ríos, Yser Asprilla, Jhon Jader Duránamong others.
For its part, Paraguay is not going through a good time, since its process with Guillermo Barros Schelotto did not end well, which gave way to the era of Daniel Garnero, who has tried to change the idiosyncrasy of the Guaraní footballer who is characterized by seeking the clash and direct play.
Paraguay is also not doing well in the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, as they are in seventh (7) position, a place awarded by the playoffs, adding only 1 victory in five games.
When is the next match of the Colombian National Team in the Copa América?
The national team will play again on Friday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m., Colombia timethis time against Costa Rica and could seal their passage to the quarterfinals of the Copa América.
