Lorenzo selected an aggressive starting lineup for Colombia, pairing defensive bite with explosive vertical speed. The tactical plan relied on winning duels in the middle third and immediately finding direct passing lanes.
Colombia lined up in an adaptable 4-3-3 shape:
- Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
- Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica
- Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Jhon Arias
- Forwards: Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez
Switzerland countered with their customary discipline, anchoring their spine around Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji. When the Swiss equalized, Lorenzo resisted the urge to retreat. Instead, he made two decisive substitutions in the 71st minute, introducing fresh legs out wide and pushing Ríos into a more advanced playmaker role.
The gamble paid off. Switzerland began conceding ground under sustained pressing. In the 83rd minute, Ríos stripped possession twenty yards outside the Swiss box. A quick one-two release freed substitute forward Jhon Durán, who clinically slotted the ball into the far corner. The goal stood as the definitive full time score Colombia needed to seal their progression.
