a controlled increase in power

The Seleçao, future opponent of the Red Devils in the quarterfinals on Friday, made a start to the World Cup. But the band at Neymar is gaining momentum throughout the tournament, just like its eighth final against Mexico (2-0). Back on the men's benefits of Titus during this World Cup.

In a group within their grasp, the Brazilians start their Russian campaign against a strong Swiss team. The teammates of Marcelo are jostled and hung on the scoreboard despite opening the superb score signed Coutinho the man of the match and this start of the World Cup Brazilian side. A difficult entry and not very convincing with only 4 shots on target (13 attempted) and 19 fouls suffered including 10 on Neymar . The brilliant striker was more distinguished by his time on the ground than by his ball accelerations. The Seleçao is already under pressure.

The second pool match confirms Brazil's offensive difficulties against Switzerland. Arranged in 4-2-3-1 with the unknown Fagner on the right side of the defense and an offensive animation that clearly leans on the left side with Marcelo and Neymar The Seleçao is defeated by Keylor Navas the Real Madrid goalkeeper. It was once again Philippe Coutinho offensive leader of Brazil, who found the net at the beginning of stoppage time (91) to give a little air to his team. It is imitated a few moments later by Neymar (98th) which finally launches its Mondial. The three points remain essential for the five-time world champions as they struggle in the game, despite 68% possession of the ball, against an aggressive team and regrouped defensively. Doubts are resurfacing for the Brazilian team.

Brazil and Neymar are back! The PSG star is spinning again on his left wing and his dribbling dribbling hurts the Serbian defense. Despite the injury of Marcelo (replaced by Felipe Luis ), the Brazilians have mastered their subject and the attackers of the Seleçao are much more effective, evidenced by the number of shots attempted / squared: 9 shots for 6 shots and 2 goals. Another reason for satisfaction Tite coach auriverde, the strength of its defensive axis. With Miranda Thiago Silva (again in confidence) and Casemiro sentinel in front of the defense, the Serbs did not worry Alisson the Brazilian goalkeeper

The Seleçao qualify for the quarterfinals, without trembling, against the teammates of Chicharito who deluded during the first twenty minutes with a pressing very high and some poorly negotiated opportunities in front of the Brazilian cages. Again very effective in the zone of conclusion (5 shots shot on 7 tempted), Brazil could count on a Willian very stirring and a Neymar implied on the two goals of his team . By leaving the ball a little more than usual to his opponent (50% of possession for the Mexicans), the players of Tite found the spaces to play in counter-attacks and to punish the teammates of Ochoa with the speed of the offensive quartet: Neymar Gabriel Jesus Willian and Coutinho .

Brazil has risen in this World Cup like Neymar who seems to gain confidence over the matches, and the Brazilian intractable defense in the last 3 meetings. Only shadow on the board: for Titus and the Seleçao, the suspension of Casimir the sentinel of Real Madrid, both his recoveries of balls and his faults that break the game are precious for the Brazil. But this absence could be compensated by the return of injury of Marcelo who takes his place on the left side of the defense.

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