The center back vaulted over two opponents to score the lone goal the world champions needed to secure all three points.

Before the match, a lot of discussion centered on Lionel Messi’s record against Brazil. Is this the game where he ultimately finds his breakthrough moment? Argentina is playing at the legendary Maracana, the site of both his best and worst moments, and he hadn’t scored in a significant game against his country’s fiercest opponent.

After some uncomfortable pregame scenes, Messi ultimately led his team off the field and performed the role of peacemaker. The game began after a thirty-minute break, but Messi was not going to win. No, this time it was someone a little less likely.

Argentina remains at the top of the World Cup qualification standings after their 1-0 victory, which was earned by Nicolas Otamendi’s lone goal. Furthermore, it made matters worse for Brazil, who have now suffered three straight losses—a horrendous sequence of setbacks for the Selecao.Because both sides were clearly irritated by the previous events, there was little rhythm to the game at first, making Argentina’s triumph less than spectacular.

As things settled down, though, Argentina triumphed, handing Brazil all three points and reminding everyone that the Albiceleste, not Brazil, is now the ultimate boss of CONMEBOL.Defense and Goalie

Emiliano Martinez: 7/10.

made a crucial save early in the second half, stopping Gabriel Martinelli after he had gotten past Gabriel Jesus. Soon after, Argentina scored.

Marcos Acuna (7/10):

The Sevilla player, who was a versatile player on the left side, was quite good.

Nicolas Otamendi (8/10):

Fantastic goal from the seasoned defender, who is definitely becoming more and more of a target as he ages. He showed none of it when he leaped over two defenders to head home the clinching goal.

Cristian Romero (8/10):

A real monster in the back. The passing and defense were first-rate, with Romero making several hard tackles to keep Brazil at bay.

Nahuel Molina (6/10):

Not as important as Acuna, who didn’t seem to have much of an impact on the game’s outcome.centered on the field

For Giovani Lo Celso, a 7/10:

The midfielder, making his first starting appearance since the World Cup, capped an otherwise unimpressive performance with a wonderful corner kick that set up Otamendi’s goal.

Rodrigo Paulo (7/10):

Despite being fouled regularly and getting bled early in the game, he maintained his cool to play a great shift in the center of the field.

For Enzo Fernandez, a 7/10:

Almost every pass was completed, and the Chelsea player occasionally really gave Argentina real game control. demonstrated excellent defensive performance, winning six duels and two tackles.

Alexis Mac Allister (8/10):

Perhaps the only player to take a harder beating than De Paul was Mac Allister, who persisted and helped Argentina win the match. He dramatically improved in the second half, when Argentina most needed him.Attack

Lionel Messi: (6 points).

Always seemed out of shape. seems to have sustained a muscle strain early in the match and was never really involved again.

Julian Alvarez (5/10):

It was an unusually quiet game for the Manchester City player, who finished with just eighteen touches and zero shots.Subs & Manager

Nicolas Tagliafico (6/10):

replaced Acuna in the second half, albeit not nearly to the same level.

Nico Gonzalez (tenth grade):

brought on in the 70th to offer some fresh vitality and an avenue for assault, but he didn’t make any noteworthy strides with the ball.

Leandro Paredes, who received a six:

Scaloni went to Paredes to infuse some life into the midfield, and the struggling group received a little bite from him.

Di Maria Angel: Not sure.

considering that Argentina led for around fifteen minutes.

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N/A Manuel Lautaro

In the same vessel as Di Maria and, like Alvarez, experienced minimal combat during his brief fieldwork.

Lionel Scaloni (7/10):

The aim was accomplished! Although it wasn’t pleasant, Scaloni helped his players relax after a tough loss to Uruguay in the previous game. Even though Brazil isn’t playing well, their achievement of leaving the Maracana with three points is still impressive, and Scaloni did a great job leading them to success.