The Colombian National Team will have its second outing in Group D of the 2024 Copa América against Costa Rica and although the ‘Tricolor’ is the favorite to win that duel due to its great moment, the truth is that the Ticos are coming off a good debut against Brazil and it makes things a bit complicated for them.
Beyond the confrontation between the two in this edition of the continental tournament, Colombians and Costa Ricans have had historical antecedents, in which they have left important data that can mark something for the match they will face, although the most painful was in 2016 in the Copa América Centenario when the Central Americans won 3-2.
The balance is favorable for Colombia, which has 10 wins and three losses out of the 13 that they have competed against, but aside from that, the Colombians have scored 27 goals and have conceded 14, which is no minor detail.
Another memorable fact between these two teams is that no player who is currently called up in Colombia has managed to score a goal against Costa Rica, something that could be crucial for that duel. That is to say, not even James Rodríguez, who is the one with the most process, has been able to celebrate in front of them.
Finally, Colombia has some players who already know what it is like to face Costa Rica, whether in friendlies or official competition, with James Rodríguez, David Ospina, Juan Fernando Quintero, Matheus Uribe, Yerry Mina, Davinson Sánchez and Deiver Machado having had that opportunity, although very few of them will be starters in this new duel.
In this way, we will have to wait if Colombia maintains its good level and does not allow itself to be surprised by Costa Rica, who arrives with quite a few hopes for this second match, as it will look for a result that leaves them alive in group D.
