Brazil and Argentina face each other on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, for a South American clash that is always highly anticipated (1h30). Here is all the essential information on this gala match.
Historical rivals, Homeric selections, Brazil and Argentina have a special place in the history of football. A clash between the two great South American nations is never a match like any other. Especially when one of the two is installed on the top of the world. Leader of its group with 12 points in this AmSud zone, the Albiceleste intends to strike a big blow against its neighbor. It would be a way to end this year 2023 in style, after conceding its only setback against Uruguay a few days ago (0-2).
Opposite, the Seleçao will still have an answer to give after a more than laborious calendar year. Fernando Diniz presents a more than mixed record for such a powerful selection: a disappointing fifth place with two victories, a draw and two defeats.
“I hope the team will be very intense, very aggressive to attack and also to score“, he said at a pre-match press conference in Rio de Janeiro. “Everyone wants their team to attack well and defend well in the same proportions. I expect a balanced team, without losing the efficiency and creative power it already has“. Deprived of Neymar, Vinicius or even Casimero, these Auriverde will be very much outsiders in this gala match.
The expected compositions
Brazil: Alisson – Emerson, Marquinhos, Magalhaes, Lodi – Guimaraes, Andre, Luiz – Rodrygo, Martinelli, Raphinha.
Argentina : E. Martinez – Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez – Messi, L. Martinez, Alvarez.
Where to watch the game ?
This match will be broadcast on L’Equipe Live, during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, from 1:30 a.m. It will also be possible to follow it on the group’s streaming platform, via the lequipe.fr website.
