Copa America 2019: Brazil 2-0 Argentina - 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

#1 Brazil have their shot at redemption, finally

Brazil have their shot at redemption

Back in 2014, Brazil hosted football’s biggest party, hoping to put to bed the ghosts of the Maracanazo in 1950. However, that year opened up a whole new can of worms courtesy a 7-1 mauling at the hands of Germany. Since then, the Brazilians have never looked the same outfit with fans and pundits jumping the gun to write them off at every instance.

However, five years on, they have a chance to set the record straight. Tite’s charges are in the final of the 2019 Copa America and incidentally, they are hosting it this time too.

In the history of the competition, the Brazilians have never lost the Copa America when they’ve been the home side. Thus, they would want to do everything in their power to ensure that the record remains spotless. Moreover, Brazil haven’t tasted success in a multi-nation football tournament (excluding the Olympics) since their Copa triumph in 2007.

Thus, the stage is set for Brazil to bury their worst nightmares, that too in front of their supporters. After all, they might not get a chance to bring back the glint to eyes that have been glistening with the ghosts of their past for a while.

Funnier things have happened in football but surely Brazil won’t let this one slip, would they?