´We need to be the best Colombia to beat Argentina´, Lorenzo acknowledges

Nestor Lorenzo acknowledged Colombia must be “the best version” of themselves if they are to beat Argentina in Sunday’s Copa America final.

Los Cafeteros are gearing for their first appearance in the tournament’s showpiece since lifting the trophy on home soil in 2001.

Lorenzo’s side topped Group D ahead of Brazil with seven points from nine, before inflicting a 5-0 rout on Panama in the quarter-finals.

Colombia then edged out Uruguay 1-0 in the semi-finals – despite playing over half the contest with 10 men following Daniel Munoz’s dismissal – to stretch their unbeaten streak to a national record of 28 matches.

Lorenzo is delighted by the way his players have overcome the different challenges presented to them en route to the final, where Argentina await.

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