Match report

Brazil Defeats Colombia 2-1 in World Cup Qualification South America

Brazil
Brazil
2–1
FT
Colombia
Colombia
Mar 21, 2025

Brazil held off Colombia to claim a 2-1 victory in a crucial World Cup Qualification South America match. Raphinha put Brazil ahead with a penalty in the early minutes, but L. Díaz equalized for Colombia through a brilliant assist from James Rodríguez. Vinicius Junior netted the winning goal in stoppage time to seal Brazil's win.

Key Facts

  • • Raphinha scored the first goal for Brazil from a penalty at minute 6
  • • L. Díaz equalized for Colombia at minute 41 with an assist from James Rodríguez
  • • Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal for Brazil at minute 90+12 with an assist from Raphinha
  • • Bruno Guimarães received a yellow card at minute 16 for tripping
  • • Brazil made multiple substitutions, including Vinicius Junior in the 90th minute of added time

Lineups

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 2 Vanderson (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Gabriel (D)
  • 6 Guilherme Arana (D)
  • 10 Rodrygo (M)
  • 8 Gerson (M)
  • 5 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 9 Joao Pedro (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Bento
  • 23 Lucas Perri
  • 13 Wesley Franca
  • 14 Murillo
  • 15 Leo Ortiz
  • 16 Alex Sandro
  • 17 Joelinton
  • 18 Andre
  • 19 Endrick
  • 20 Savinho
  • 21 M. Cunha
  • 22 Estêvão

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Munoz (D)
  • 23 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 3 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 10 J. Rodriguez (M)
  • 7 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 J. Cordoba (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 22 A. Montero
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 13 Y. Mina
  • 2 C. Cuesta
  • 18 C. Borja
  • 5 K. Castano
  • 15 J. Portilla
  • 8 J. Carrascal
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 19 R. Borre
  • 14 M. Hinestroza

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    6' Brazil Goal · Penalty
    Raphinha
  2. Brazil
    16' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Tripping

  3. Brazil
    28' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gerson · On: Joelinton
  4. Colombia
    41' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: James Rodríguez
  5. Brazil
    45'+1 Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Magalhães

    Roughing

  6. Colombia
    48' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Ríos

    Roughing

  7. Brazil
    60' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Pedro · On: M. Cunha
  8. Colombia
    75' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sanchez · On: Carlos Cuesta
  9. Brazil
    78' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alisson · On: Bento
  10. Brazil
    78' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: Andre
  11. Brazil
    78' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rodrygo · On: Savinho
  12. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Vanderson · On: Wesley Franca
  13. Brazil
    86' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Joelinton

    Roughing

  14. Colombia
    87' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Arias · On: J. Carrascal
  15. Colombia
    87' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Córdoba · On: R. Borré
  16. Colombia
    90'+6 Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: Kevin Castaño
  17. Brazil
    90'+12 Brazil subst · Substitution 7
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Léo Ortiz
  18. Brazil
    90' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: Raphinha

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Colombia
Fouls 15 24
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 373 356
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 310 297
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Raphinha's early penalty gave Brazil a strong start, but Colombia quickly responded with an equalizer
  • ▸ Vinicius Junior's late goal in stoppage time secured Brazil's victory, shifting the momentum in their favor