Colombia, in its preparation for the Copa América.
Photo: EFE – Joe Buglewicz
Colombia is now ready for its premiere. The national team debuts this Monday in the Copa América facing Paraguay (5:00 pm, Gol Caracol) in their first game of the group stage.
Located in group D, which also includes Brazil and Costa Rica (who also play this Monday at 8:00 pm), the tricolor will face the Paraguayanslooking to start their participation in the tournament on the right foot.
There is a lot of expectation for Colombia’s debut in the Copa Américawhich began last Thursday, when Argentina beat Canada 2-0.
What would be the formation of Colombia vs. Paraguay?
Since before the game, Néstor Lorenzo had already defined a good part of his starting lineup. No major modifications were expected, although there were surprises.
The main one was the inclusion of Richard Ríosthe Palmeiras midfielder, who beat Matheus Uribe and Kevin Castaño.
Furthermore, Johan Mojica, as expected, ended up winning over Déiver Machado.
This is how Colombia will play: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumi and Johan Mojica; Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez; Rafael Santos Borré.
What is Paraguay’s 11?
For its part, Daniel Garnero, coach of Paraguay, also defined the starters with which he will face his debut against Colombia.
This is how Paraguay will play: Rodrigo Morinigo; Gustavo Velázquez, Fabián Balbuena, Omar Alderete, Matías Espinoza; Mathías Villasanti, Andrés Cubas, Hernesto Caballero; Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso and Alex Arce.
Colombia vs. Paraguay: time and channel to watch the game
The match between Colombia and Paraguay will start at 5:00 in the afternoon in Houstonin the south of the United States in Texas, at NRG Stadium.
The Colombian team, which has been on American soil for more than two weeks, arrived in the Texan city a couple of days ago, where it will have its debut in the Copa América.
The match, like all those of the national team, will be broadcast by Canal Caracol, through the Gol Caracol signal. However, in addition, RCN and Directv Sports also have the broadcast rights.
