There was joy for Lucas as the Reds ace helped Brazil reach the quarter-finals of the Copa America after a 4-2 win over Ecuador on Wednesday night.

Liverpool's No.21 played the full 90 minutes and his country now face Paraguay in the last eight on Sunday night.

Alexandre Pato and Neymar grabbed a brace apiece for Brazil.

Luis Suarez and Uruguay play their quarter-final on Saturday night against Argentina.

Tweeting after the game on his official twitter page LucasLeiva87 he said: "Thanks for all the positive messages I have received. On Sunday Brazil have another final and we need all the energy coming from you. #YNWA"

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