In latest football match news, Brazil and Argentina played out one of the biggest games in the history of football, where World Champions took away all three points from their arch rivals, at their own den, the historic Estadio Maracanã, courtesy a Nicolas Otamendi strike just after the hour-mark.
The start of the match got delayed with Brazil police and Argentina fans getting involved in a skirmish, with Messi and Co. prompted to leave the stadium owing to this issue.
Brazil versus Argentina: one of the biggest rivalries in world football
Brazil and Argentina always promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two sides, as two of the most successful football nations play against each other. Starting with Pele against Maradona and continuing with Messi versus Neymar, which will be taken forward by Vinicius versus Julian Alvarez, this rivalry is always mouth-watering.
These sides have met each other on numerous occasions, most notably in the 2021 Copa America final recently, two years back, at the same location as today, where Argentine stalwart Angel Di Maria took the bragging rights away from Brazil, handing Messi his first International title with his country.
A World Cup qualifier few years ago was banned due to some disruptions by both sides owing to some strict rules during pandemic period, as a result, these sides were slated to face against each other in a brutal stadium, in front of the harsh opponents, as the world prepared themselves for one more Brazil versus Argentina clash.
What could have been a sweet start to this match, Brazil police and Argentina fans got involved in a brutal fight against each other, with sergeants and security seen to be thrashing Argentine supporters with banes, leaving few bloodshed, to be carried away on stretchers.
As a result of this unfortunate skirmish, Argentina players, led by their stalwart Lionel Messi, was prompted to leave Maracanã, citing the fights as a reason of them not taking the field. Argentina star custodian Emi Martinez was seen involved in settling a fight, as he was shoving a police away, before being stopped by his teammates.
Argentina's players walked off the pitch and the start of Brazil vs. Argentina has been delayed after fights broke out in the stands pic.twitter.com/xMjz1zljgs
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
A nail-biting rivalry on the cards
With a nail-biting encounter on the cards for both sides, especially after a matchday when both of the sides lost against their respective opponents (Argentina lost to Uruguay and Brazil lost to Colombia), three points were considered more important for both sides. Keeping this in mind, tacticians from both sides decided to name their strongest eleven.
Lionel Scaloni decided to go with a 4-4-2 formation, focusing mainly on a defensive approach and then going for the counterattacks, with his defensive wall comprising seasoned stars in the form of Acuna, Otamendi, Romero and Molina. The midfield comprised a three-way approach from the Premier League sides, with Mac Allister, Enzo, Lo Celso and Rodrigo De Paul, who were given the responsibilities of assisting the ball to Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
As for Brazil, they went with 4-2-3-1 approach, Gabriel Jesus being the only striker, to be assisted by three of their enterprising superstars in the form of Martinelli, Rodrygo and Raphinha. Their defensive line comprised of Carlos, Gabriel, seasoned Marquinhos and Emerson, with Bruno and Andre given the responsibility to go forward with the ball.
#Eliminatorias
@Argentina 
1 (Nicolás Otamendi) 
#Brasil 
0
¡Final del partido!
¡#VamosArgentina!
pic.twitter.com/iEWuYUJu5l
— Selección Argentina 
(@Argentina) November 22, 2023
An intense first half
As promised to be thrilling, the first half of the game was mostly within the grasp of the referee, as he had to stop the players more than 20 times, as two sides were fouling rashly against each other. On the third minute, match officials had to square up the players, with their prompt intervention in way of another trifle.
As soon as the clock struck fifth minute, the first card came out in Brazil’s favor, with Gabriel Jesus going into the referee books, owing to a swat at De Paul’s face, who tried to pull him down. Few minutes later, it was Raphinha who was carded, with De Paul at it again. With the half-time score poised at 0-0, both tacticians need to remind their players at their dressing room that they should not allow their emotions run high in games like this, where three points and a reputation are at stake.
First half of Brazil vs. Argentina:
22 fouls (Brazil 16, Argentina 6)
Three yellow cards (all on Brazil)
One shot on target 
pic.twitter.com/tNuaPkYfh4
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
Nicolas Otamendi- the clutch general
With a goalless first half brewing for an intense finish in the next 45 minutes, Brazil and Argentina came out to play the next half, much composed and dedicated to snatch three points. For the Brazilian perspective, Marquinhos was replaced by Nino and Argentina fielded the same side.
With many attacks and strikes to go for both sides, Nicolas Otamendi, Albiceleste’s old guard, found the back of the net, which proved to be the difference between two sides. Although it was against the run of play, but Scaloni’s side would not mind the lead.
Lo Celso was instrumental with the ball, as his pitch-perfect inswinging curler fell on Otamendi, as the Benfica player buried the header well past Alisson. The Benfica star rose among the crowded box to find the net, as Argentina took the lead with less than half-hour to play.
𝐁𝐈𝐆 moment for Nicolás Otamendi
pic.twitter.com/oONnuxny6w
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
With this goal, Argentina proceeded with a valuable three points against their arch-rivals, inflicting Brazil with some painful histories- as they lose their first home qualifiers, and also they have lost three games on the trot, leaving them on the sixth spot, with Argentina continuing their fine form at the top.
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The start of the match got delayed with Brazil police and Argentina fans getting involved in a skirmish, with Messi and Co. prompted to leave the stadium owing to this issue.
Brazil versus Argentina: one of the biggest rivalries in world football
Brazil and Argentina always promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two sides, as two of the most successful football nations play against each other. Starting with Pele against Maradona and continuing with Messi versus Neymar, which will be taken forward by Vinicius versus Julian Alvarez, this rivalry is always mouth-watering.
These sides have met each other on numerous occasions, most notably in the 2021 Copa America final recently, two years back, at the same location as today, where Argentine stalwart Angel Di Maria took the bragging rights away from Brazil, handing Messi his first International title with his country.
A World Cup qualifier few years ago was banned due to some disruptions by both sides owing to some strict rules during pandemic period, as a result, these sides were slated to face against each other in a brutal stadium, in front of the harsh opponents, as the world prepared themselves for one more Brazil versus Argentina clash.
What could have been a sweet start to this match, Brazil police and Argentina fans got involved in a brutal fight against each other, with sergeants and security seen to be thrashing Argentine supporters with banes, leaving few bloodshed, to be carried away on stretchers.
As a result of this unfortunate skirmish, Argentina players, led by their stalwart Lionel Messi, was prompted to leave Maracanã, citing the fights as a reason of them not taking the field. Argentina star custodian Emi Martinez was seen involved in settling a fight, as he was shoving a police away, before being stopped by his teammates.
Argentina's players walked off the pitch and the start of Brazil vs. Argentina has been delayed after fights broke out in the stands pic.twitter.com/xMjz1zljgs
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
A nail-biting rivalry on the cards
With a nail-biting encounter on the cards for both sides, especially after a matchday when both of the sides lost against their respective opponents (Argentina lost to Uruguay and Brazil lost to Colombia), three points were considered more important for both sides. Keeping this in mind, tacticians from both sides decided to name their strongest eleven.
Lionel Scaloni decided to go with a 4-4-2 formation, focusing mainly on a defensive approach and then going for the counterattacks, with his defensive wall comprising seasoned stars in the form of Acuna, Otamendi, Romero and Molina. The midfield comprised a three-way approach from the Premier League sides, with Mac Allister, Enzo, Lo Celso and Rodrigo De Paul, who were given the responsibilities of assisting the ball to Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
As for Brazil, they went with 4-2-3-1 approach, Gabriel Jesus being the only striker, to be assisted by three of their enterprising superstars in the form of Martinelli, Rodrygo and Raphinha. Their defensive line comprised of Carlos, Gabriel, seasoned Marquinhos and Emerson, with Bruno and Andre given the responsibility to go forward with the ball.
#Eliminatorias @Argentina 1 (Nicolás Otamendi) #Brasil 0 ¡Final del partido!¡#VamosArgentina!
pic.twitter.com/iEWuYUJu5l—
Selección Argentina (@Argentina) November 22, 2023An intense first half
As promised to be thrilling, the first half of the game was mostly within the grasp of the referee, as he had to stop the players more than 20 times, as two sides were fouling rashly against each other. On the third minute, match officials had to square up the players, with their prompt intervention in way of another trifle.
As soon as the clock struck fifth minute, the first card came out in Brazil’s favor, with Gabriel Jesus going into the referee books, owing to a swat at De Paul’s face, who tried to pull him down. Few minutes later, it was Raphinha who was carded, with De Paul at it again. With the half-time score poised at 0-0, both tacticians need to remind their players at their dressing room that they should not allow their emotions run high in games like this, where three points and a reputation are at stake.
First half of Brazil vs. Argentina:
22 fouls (Brazil 16, Argentina 6) Three yellow cards (all on Brazil) One shot on target pic.twitter.com/tNuaPkYfh4— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
Nicolas Otamendi- the clutch general
With a goalless first half brewing for an intense finish in the next 45 minutes, Brazil and Argentina came out to play the next half, much composed and dedicated to snatch three points. For the Brazilian perspective, Marquinhos was replaced by Nino and Argentina fielded the same side.
With many attacks and strikes to go for both sides, Nicolas Otamendi, Albiceleste’s old guard, found the back of the net, which proved to be the difference between two sides. Although it was against the run of play, but Scaloni’s side would not mind the lead.
Lo Celso was instrumental with the ball, as his pitch-perfect inswinging curler fell on Otamendi, as the Benfica player buried the header well past Alisson. The Benfica star rose among the crowded box to find the net, as Argentina took the lead with less than half-hour to play.
𝐁𝐈𝐆 moment for Nicolás Otamendi
pic.twitter.com/oONnuxny6w— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 22, 2023
With this goal, Argentina proceeded with a valuable three points against their arch-rivals, inflicting Brazil with some painful histories- as they lose their first home qualifiers, and also they have lost three games on the trot, leaving them on the sixth spot, with Argentina continuing their fine form at the top.
For more sports articles, visit our home page and never miss out on another football update again.