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Uruguay: Nos vemos en el Estadio

Nov 6, 2024 | Sports

November 6, 2024

The upcoming match between Colombia and Uruguay for Matchday 11 of the South American Qualifiers is highly anticipated. The rivalry has intensified over the years, with memorable encounters in tournaments like the Copa America and the 2014 World Cup.

Uruguay’s national team is building excitement through social media, referencing their previous matches and hinting at a desire for revenge after Colombia’s recent 1-0 victory in the 2024 Copa America semifinals. The Uruguayan team also shared past victories at the Centenario Stadium to add tension before the game.

The rivalry has featured notable moments, such as Colombia’s 2-0 win in the 2014 World Cup, highlighted by James Rodríguez’s two goals, including a Puskás Award-winning strike. Colombia also beat Uruguay in a penalty shootout during the Copa America in Brazil and most recently triumphed 1-0 in the 2024 semifinals with a goal by Jefferson Lerma.

Tensions have occasionally spilled over, including altercations between Uruguayan players and Colombian fans during the 2024 Copa America. With this history, the upcoming qualifier promises to be a fiercely contested match.

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