The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Lionel Messi makes his return to the international stage, leading Argentina against their formidable rivals Brazil in a highly anticipated friendly match. This clash, nicknamed the “Superclasico de las Americas”, will take place in the privileged setting of Saudi Arabia, rekindling a rivalry that has captured the hearts of fans around the world.
The last encounter between these two powerhouses saw Brazil prevail with a solid 2-0 victory in the 2019 Copa America semi-finals, a defeat that still haunts the minds of Argentina’s players. Messi’s return, after a controversial three-month suspension by CONMEBOL following his comments questioning the integrity of the tournament, adds an extra layer of intrigue to this match.
When will the match take place?
Note the date: the Brazil vs Argentina international friendly match will start on November 15, 2019.
Where will it take place?
The venue for this monumental duel will be the King Saud University stadium, located in the heart of Saudi Arabia.
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What time will the match start?
Fans can expect the action to kick off at 10:30 PM IST, so get ready to cheer on your team.
How to watch the match?
Although fans in India will unfortunately not have any live TV coverage for this event, you will be able to watch the match live on fuboTV, which has a 7-day free trial for new users.
Team composition
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Silva, Marquinhos, Sandro; Arthur, Casemiro, Coutinho; Jesus, Firmino, Richarlison
Argentine : Marchesin; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Aguero, Martinez
Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus shared his excitement ahead of the clash, saying: “It’s always good to play a match of this magnitude – Brazil and Argentina is the biggest classic in football.” He also spoke about the rivalry with his Manchester City teammates, saying: “I spoke to Otamendi, I was laughing with him – I told him if he pushed me I would give it back! When we are together at the club, we’re all swimming in the same direction now, I’m defending my country, and they’re defending theirs. Let them do their best, but there’s rivalry.”
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In response to the arduous task of facing Messi, Brazilian coach Tite said: “Messi? I still don’t sleep well to neutralize a player with extraordinary ability. He is a different player, with impressive technical qualities . We never neutralize such a player. We are dealing with Messi.
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