Neymar and Dani Alves ready for new challenge with Brazil
The two Barça players have first Copa América match on Sunday
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FC Barcelona's Dani Alves and Neymar make their Copa America 2015 on Sunday at 11.30pm CET, as the Canarinha, with Dunga as their new coach, begin their quest for the continental title.
The duel between Brazil and Peru is the second match of Group C on Sunday, as Colombia and Venezuela also face off. Neymar is Brazil's captain and top striker, while right-back Dani Alves was called at the last minute following an injury to Danilo.
When Dani Alves and Neymar take the field they will be the fourth and fifth Barça players to do so at this year's Copa América. Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo played for Chile in their 2–0 win over Ecuador, while Argentines Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano played in their team's 2–2 draw with Paraguay.
Here is Brazil's calendar in Group C (All times Central European Time):
MATCH | DAY | TIME |
Brazil v Peru | 14 June | 11.30pm |
Brazil v Colombia | 18 June | 2.00am |
Brazil v Venezuela | 21 June | 11.30pm |