Colombia got the win they needed, but this was not a walkover. Uzbekistan made them work, scored their first World Cup goal, and still forced Colombia to finish the job late.
Luis Díaz was the name fantasy managers wanted to see. Goal, assist, constant threat from the left, and Colombia's best player on the night. If you owned him, lovely. If you did not, he is now right back in the MD2 conversation.
Here are the Demon Notes from Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: Díaz doing Díaz things, Muñoz value, Fayzullaev's historic goal and what it means before Colombia face DR Congo.
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
- Goals: Abbosbek Fayzullaev | Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, Jaminton Campaz
- Assists: Luis Díaz, Cucho Hernández
- Key fantasy names: Luis Díaz, Daniel Muñoz, James Rodríguez, Abbosbek Fayzullaev
- Next Colombia fixture: DR Congo in MD2
Team Stats
Player Stats
| Player | Team | Price | MD1 | MD2 xPts | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Díaz | Colombia | £8.1m | Goal + assist | 6.6 | Best Colombia attacker |
| Daniel Muñoz | Colombia | £4.6m | Goal | 6.2 | Defender with attacking threat |
| James Rodríguez | Colombia | £6.5m | Start | 6.1 | Set-piece and chance creation watch |
| Jhon Arias | Colombia | £6.3m | Start | 5.4 | Useful if Colombia keep creating |
| Abbosbek Fayzullaev | Uzbekistan | £6.2m | Goal | 3.3 | Uzbekistan's best fantasy note |
| Eldor Shomurodov | Uzbekistan | £6.5m | Involved | 3.3 | Tough MD2 against Portugal |
Demon Notes
- Díaz (£8.1m) was the difference. He crossed for Muñoz, scored Colombia's second, hit dangerous areas all night and looked like the player most likely to turn a half-chance into points.
- Colombia were not perfect. They had 61% possession and 15 shots, but they still gave Uzbekistan a way back into the game after half-time. That matters if you are buying Colombia defenders and expecting easy clean sheets.
- Muñoz (£4.6m) is the fun one. A defender who can score, has a kind MD2 fixture against DR Congo, and does not cost premium money. He will be popular if managers are chasing attacking defenders.
- James (£6.5m) is still worth watching. He did not own the headline, but Colombia will keep leaning on his delivery. If you want a safer midfield pick from Colombia, he is in the conversation.
- Fayzullaev (£6.2m) gave Uzbekistan their first World Cup goal. Brilliant moment, proper finish, but the next match is Portugal. Nice watchlist name, not a transfer you need to force.
- Colombia now have DR Congo next. That is why Díaz and Muñoz matter. One gives you premium attacking upside, the other gives you a cheaper way into a team that should have more of the ball again.
MD2 Fantasy Takeaway
Díaz is the obvious pick if you want Colombia attack. He has the role, the confidence, and the next fixture. The only warning is price: at £8.1m, he has to be more than a one-night chase.
Muñoz might be the sharper squad move. He frees cash, carries attacking threat, and still gives you Colombia coverage before DR Congo. If you need a defender transfer, he is the one to compare in the planner.