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Match details

Argentina vs Brazil

Copa America

Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro

11^th July, 5.30 AM

Preview

Argentina will lock horns with Brazil in a mouth-watering Copa America final match-up on Sunday morning.

Argentina squirmed into the Copa America final after edging Colombia in a gruelling penalty shootout in the semi-final. Albiceleste goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved three penalties in the shootout to send Argentina into their 3^rd Copa America final in the last 7 years.

Brazil, on the other hand, also made their way into the final in an unconvincing fashion after overcoming Peru by a 1-0 scoreline. The defending champions will be looking to win back-to-back Copa America titles after lifting the crown in 2019 as well.

This battle for the ages may go down to the wire. Brazil have a sturdier defensive foundation and the home advantage in this clash. But Argentina have Lionel Messi. May we have a goal-fest on our hands.        

Match Prediction: Argentina 1-1 Brazil  

Unavailable: Gabriel Jesus (suspended), Christian Romero (doubt)

Probable playing XI

Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Acuña; Rodrigo De Paul, Guido Rodríguez, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás González. 

Brazil: Ederson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Renan Lodi; Casemiro, Fred, Lucas Paquetá; Everton, Neymar, Richarlison

Top picks

Lionel Messi: The Argentinian magician will be hoping to finally win his first piece of major international silverware by putting in a virtuoso performance against the perennial rivals Brazil tonight.

Neymar: The Brazilian talisman was out injured when Brazil won the Copa America in 2019. He will be hoping to inspire his side to another Copa America title against their bitter rivals.

Casemiro: The combative midfielder will be tasked with man-marking Lionel Messi in the final. That duel may decide the outcome of the match.   

Captaincy options

1. Messi
2. Neymar
3. Casemiro

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