Brazil are bracing themselves for a bruising, tough tackling clash with Uruguay in their Copa America semi-final on Wednesday.
The world champions finally came to life back at sea level against Mexico on Sunday, winning their quarter-final 4-0 after a series of pallid performances in the high-altitude southern city of Arequipa.
Despite being without top players such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos and Kaka, Brazil know they will not have the space in midfield they enjoyed against Mexico.