Colombia injury news & suspension list for final against Argentina

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Colombia are eyeing their second Copa America title.

Nestor Lorenzo’s Colombia have booked their place in the Copa America 2024 final after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Uruguay in the semifinal stage, extending their unbeaten run in the competition.

In a fiercely contested battle, Colombia broke the deadlock in the 39th minute through midfielder Jefferson Lerma’s expertly placed headed goal off a James Rodriguez assist, taking a vital 1-0 lead. However, the joy of the Colombian faithful was short-lived as right-back Daniel Munoz was controversially sent off following his physical altercation with Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte towards the end of the first half.

Despite the flurry of Uruguayan chances in the second period, 10-man Colombia incredibly held on to their slender advantage to win the match 1-0 and make it to their first Copa America final in 23 years.

Los Cafeteros finished the group stage as Group D table-toppers, beating the likes of Costa Rica and Paraguay and registering an impressive draw against Brazil, with a record of two wins, one draw, seven points, six goals scored, and just two goals conceded.

During the knockout rounds, Nestor Lorenzo’s side dismantled a hapless Panama 5-0, courtesy of a playmaking masterclass by James Rodriguez, who bagged a goal along with two assists to complete a dominating display in the quarterfinals.