U-20 World Cup: Argentina coach anticipates “very difficult” match against Colombia

Coach Diego Placente warned that Colombia will be a difficult rival for Argentina in the semifinals of the Chile Under 20 World Cup 2025.

Two teams that know each other well will define a place in the final in the youth tournament. They faced each other twice in the South American past of Venezuela. The albicelestes drew 1-1 in the group stage and won 1-0 in the final hexagonal.

Placente pointed out that the tricolor will be a demanding team. They are undefeated in their five Cup games.

“Very difficult, the truth is that in the South American it was difficult for us, we tied and won, both games were very even and this one is going to be the same”he indicated.

Colombia beat Spain 3-2 with a hat trick Neiser Villarreal one of the World Cup scorers. Due to a double warning, the Tumaqueño striker will be absent. Emilio Aristizábal would play in his place.

The match will be on Wednesday, October 15 at the National Stadium in Santiago at 7:00 p.m.