With a shot at the Copa America trophy, the Colombia National Football Team is all set to take on the defending champions Argentina National Football Team in the final. Fans are praising the team for being clinical in their performances at both ends of the field. The side scored twelve goals in the tournament with multiple scorers chipping in for the side. But they have one consistent performer steering the side to victories – James Rodrigues. Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 Final: Will James Rodriguez’s Mercurial Rise Spoil Party for Lionel Messi and Co?

Recently turned 33, Rodrigues has been an offensive engine for the Colombian side, who reached the final of the major competition after 23 years. The last time they did so was in 2001, when they won the Copa America title, winning all six matches in the tournament. In this edition also the side is unbeaten and has managed four wins out of possible five. Rodrigues assisted six times and scored a goal for his side. Check out whether the former Real Madrid Star lay against Argentina in the Copa America 2024 Final.

Will James Rodriguez Play Tonight in the Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 Final Match?

Colombia started their campaign from a difficult Group D in the competition and finished at the top fending away Brazil and Paraguay’s challenge. The dark horses of the competition went on to defeat 15-time tournament champions Uruguay in the Semifinal and now have another record holder Argentina in the Final. James Rodrigues, captaining the side mostly decided the plays. Lionel Messi Shares Heartfelt Message Thanking Supporters and Staff Members Ahead of Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 Final (See Post)

Colombia under Nestor Lorenzo adopted an offensive style of play and played with a 4-2-3-1 formation. James Rodriguez was assigned a central offensive role so far and looking at Argentina’s formations will continue to do so. James Rodriguez will play in his preferred No. 10 role, with Luis Diaz on his left and Jhon Arias on his right.

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