From 8:30 p.m., The Argentine team will visit Paraguay on date 11 of the South American Qualifiers on the way to the 2026 World Cup. The match, which will be played at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in the city of Asunción, will be refereed by Anderson Daronco, from Brazil. You can follow by Telefe, TyC Sports and DSports in Argentina, in addition to minute-by-minute coverage of Infobae.
The Albiceleste, with Lionel Messi as a leader and in top form, he will have the return of Draw Martínezwho completed both suspension dates, and Giovani Lo Celsowhile they will have to overcome significant losses in the defensive zone (Germán Pezzella and Lisandro Martínez) and the absence of Nicolas Gonzaleza constant for the coach since the farewell of Angel Di Maria of the national team. Besides, Enzo Barrenecheaa young promise who today plays in Valencia, surprised by joining the roster
Argentina and Paraguay maintain a historic rivalry that extends over 100 matches, with a clear Argentine dominance: 52 victories against 15 Paraguayan triumphs and 33 draws. Their last duel was on October 12, 2023 at the Monumental stadium: on that occasion, the world champion team won 1-0 with a goal from Nicolás Otamendi.
When did Albirroja's last victory take place? On October 12, 2016, when a goal from Derlis González sealed the 1-0 in Asunción, on a qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Argentina arrives as the absolute leader in the Qualifiers with 22 points, three above Colombia and six more than Uruguay, its immediate pursuers, who will face each other on this day (this Friday in Montevideo), which ensures that some of them will give in. land. In the last double date, the National Team drew 1-1 against Venezuela and then beat Bolivia 6-0, with an outstanding performance by Messi and the rest of the team in Buenos Aires.
How will Scaloni train during his visit to the capital of Paraguay? It is still a mystery, but the coach gave clues in the press conference prior to the trip to Paraguay. “I have almost defined the team. It will be quite similar to the last game, but I didn't confirm it to them. I have some doubts, but I think it will be similar to the game against Bolivia. It will be a very difficult match with an opponent who is doing well, in a good moment. Normally, the midfield is always essential. I don't think it's different from other parties,” he declared.
Pending confirmation, Argentina could play with the trident formed by Messi, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez. If not, the variable could be the entry of a midfielder in the middle of the field and Gio Lo Celso or Leandro Paredes have possibilities there.
On the side of those led by Gustavo Alfaroare in sixth place with 13 points and are fighting to consolidate themselves in the qualification zone for the next World Cup. Since the arrival of the former coach of Costa Rica and who led Ecuador to play in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the team took a positive turn and obtained results of great value, such as the 1-0 victory against Brazil on the last date of the Qualifiers.
Paraguay: Roberto Fernández; Gustavo Velázquez, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Agustín Sandez; Damián Bobadilla, Andrés Cubas, Mathías Villasanti; Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso and Álex Arce. DT: Gustavo Alfaro.
Argentina: Draw Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cuti Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez. DT: Lionel Scaloni.
Arbitrator: Anderson Daronco (Brazil)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil) / 7:30 p.m. (Venezuela, Bolivia and East Coast of the United States) / 6:30 p.m. (Ecuador, Colombia, Peru) / 5:30 p.m. (Mexico)
Estadio: Defenders of Chaco, Asunción.
TV: Telefe, TyC Sports and DSports (Argentina) and by Tigo, Personal TV, Claro TV and Copaco IPTV (Paraguay).
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