Brazil to Face Ecuador in Copa America Quarterfinals

Match Preview

Brazil, the defending champions, will face Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Friday. The match will be played at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil are the heavy favorites to win the match. They are ranked No. 1 in the FIFA World Rankings, while Ecuador is ranked No. 59.

Brazil have won the Copa America nine times, more than any other country. They are also the defending champions, having won the tournament in 2019.

Ecuador's Chances

Ecuador are the underdogs in the match, but they have a chance to upset Brazil. They have a good team, led by captain Enner Valencia.

Valencia is Ecuador's all-time leading scorer. He has scored 33 goals in 69 appearances for his country.

Ecuador also have a strong defense, led by goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez. Dominguez has kept three clean sheets in the Copa America so far.

Key Matchups

The key matchup in the match will be between Brazil's attack and Ecuador's defense. Brazil have a number of dangerous attackers, led by Neymar and Richarlison.

Ecuador's defense will need to be at their best to stop Brazil's attack. They will need to be organized and disciplined, and they will need to make sure they don't give Brazil any easy chances.