On July 12, Colombia advanced to the Copa America final after defeating Uruguay 1-0 in the semi-final. Post-match, J Rodriquez told the media that the final will be the most important game of his career.
J Rodriquez first commented on the difficulty of the semi-final: “My teammates were very proactive in defense. Uruguay got into the game quickly, making it very complicated. I’ve been with the national team for nearly 13 years, and I’m extremely eager for this championship trophy.”
Regarding the final, J Rodriquez said: “We’re experiencing a wonderful moment. This will be a tough final, but my teammates are performing well on the field and are relaxed off it, as I get along well with everyone. There’s no doubt that this is the most important match of my career.”