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World Cup | Quarter-Finals

Jul 4, 2014 at 9pm UK

Brazil
2-1
Colombia

Silva (7'), Luiz (69')

FT(HT: 1-0)

Rodriguez (80' pen.)

Team News: Two changes for Brazil, Dani Alves drops out

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 04 July 2014

Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari makes two changes to his starting lineup for tonight's quarter-final clash against Colombia in Fortaleza.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has made two changes to Brazil's starting lineup for tonight's World Cup quarter-final meeting with Colombia.

As expected, Paulinho returns to the side to replace the suspended Luis Gustavo, while Dani Alves misses out for the host nation, meaning a first start of the finals for Maicon.

Further up the field Neymar has shaken off a knock to retain his place behind under-fire striker Fred.

Meanwhile, Colombia manager Jose Pekerman has recalled Segundo Ibarbo to his starting XI, with Jackson Martinez the man to drop out.

There is also a place in the starting lineup for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarín, as Los Cafeteros look to pull off an upset in Fortaleza.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Marcelo, Fernandinho, Paulinho, Hulk, Oscar, Neymar, Fred

Brazil players pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 © Getty Images

Colombia: Ospina, Zuniga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero, Guarin, Sanchez, Ibarbo, Rodriguez, Gutierrez, Cuadrado

Colombia pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between Brazil and Colombia at Castelao on July 4, 2014 © Getty Images