#5 Brazil vs Colombia
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The nation of Brazil erupted into wild celebrations when their football team, led by Neymar, struck gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, beating Germany, as they gained some measure of revenge for their humiliating 7-1 loss at the hands of Mannschaft in the World Cup two years ago.
However, the Seleccao have little time to revel in the glory as they now turn their attention towards the qualifiers.
Following a facile trip to Ecuador, Tite’s men welcome Colombia in Manaus, a team against whom Neymar has had some really terrible moments in the recent past.
At the quarter-finals of the FIFA 2014 World Cup, the Barcelona maestro suffered a knock on his back that ruled him out for the rest of Brazil’s campaign, and the following year in the Copa America, he was sent off after a heated quarrel in the end that saw him headbutting a player.
The match against Los Cafeteros has spelt bad omen for Brazil’s talisman, but after leading them to their first-ever gold medal at the Olympic games this month, he will the confidence to carry his team to further heights and exorcise the demons of the past.
Venue: Arena de Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil
Date and Time: 06:15AM (IST), Wednesday, 7th September 2016
