Colombia v DR Congo: likely line-ups and where to watch the Cup tie | OneFootball

Colombia vs DR Congo takes place this Tuesday (23)

The Colombia national team returns to the pitch for the second round of the World Cup group stage this Tuesday (23). Kickoff is at 11 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. With direct access to the day-to-day preparation, Coluna do Fla details the likely Colombian lineup and the full outlook for the match involving Jorge Carrascal, a Flamengo player.

WHAT IS COLOMBIA’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Vargas, Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumi and Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Lerma, James Rodríguez; Jhon Arias, Luis Díaz and Luis Suárez.

Coach Néstor Lorenzo has the squad ready as they go in search of a win that could confirm first place in Group K. With that in mind, the manager is relying on the strength of the attacking unit, led by Luis Díaz, and aims to impose a strong tempo from the start to secure three crucial points.

It is worth noting that the Coluna do Fla reporting team is following everything about the performance of Jorge Carrascal, a Flamengo midfielder. In addition to the red-and-black player, other names such as Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Juan Portilla (Athletico-PR) and Andrés Gómez (Vasco) are also part of the call-up list and currently play in Brazilian football.

HOW IS COLOMBIA COMING INTO THE MATCH?

Colombia comes in motivated to maintain a 100% record in the group stage. Los Cafeteros confirmed their early favoritism after beating Uzbekistan 3-1. Now, they are looking for another win to secure sole possession of first place in the group and head into the knockout stage with high confidence.

WHAT ABOUT THE DR CONGO NATIONAL TEAM?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, meanwhile, is facing a decisive moment. After a draw in the previous round, the team takes the field looking for a historic win to try to snatch a place in the next stage.

The Congolese side’s main hope for goals is striker Cedric Bakambu. In addition to him, the squad features standout players such as full-back Masuaku and center-back Mbemba, who will be key in trying to contain Colombia’s attacking momentum.

WHAT IS DR CONGO’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Mpasi, Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapuadi and Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy and Kayembe; Wissa and Bakambu.

WHERE TO WATCH COLOMBIA VS DR CONGO?

The match between Colombia and DR Congo, valid for the third round, will be broadcast by Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV), Ge TV (Globoplay) and CazéTV (YouTube). As it does daily at Ninho do Urubu, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Carrascal’s participation with the journalistic perspective of those who follow the routine of Flamengo players on and off the field, now as the Colombian national team pursues success at the World Cup.

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