Guillermo Ochoa Paulinho Mexico Brazil 2014 World Cup

Mexico vs. Brazil: The previous meetings that can give El Tri hope ahead of the World Cup round of 16

Every match is a different story. Yet, when Mexico meets Brazil on Monday in the round of 16, El Tri may be able take inspiration from previous meetings between the two teams.

While Brazil is a footballing giant - the five time champion of the world, as Andres Guardado reminded everyone Friday - and Mexico a relative underachiever, El Tri has plenty of evidence to point to when their players say they can put an end to Brazil's 14-match unbeaten run. 

Goal  looks back on El Tri's historic results against the South American giants...

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