🇦🇷⚽ Historic Fall: Argentina Deepens Brazil’s Wounds in Fiery Classic
In a historic clash, the Argentine national team intensified the pain for its eternal rival, Brazil, defeating them 1-0 at their home ground inside the Maracanã Stadium on Wednesday. This pivotal victory came during the sixth round of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
🌟 Otamendi’s Heroic Goal
Nicholas Otamendi scored the lone goal of the match in the 63rd minute, securing a significant win for Argentina after their previous loss to Uruguay (2-0). This victory propelled them to the top of the table with 15 points.
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🇧🇷 Brazil’s Unprecedented Setback
On the flip side, the Brazilian national team suffered their third consecutive defeat, marking a historical setback in their qualification journey. They now find themselves in sixth place, trailing behind Ecuador and Venezuela (8 points), Colombia (12 points), and Uruguay (13 points), freezing at 7 points.
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🔄 Struggles and Substitutions
Argentina faced a challenging start with nervous and unfocused players due to pre-match chaos. Lionel Messi’s incomplete readiness further complicated matters, as he grappled with muscle pain. Messi persevered, but his teammates struggled against Brazil’s aggressive play, leading to three yellow cards for Gabriel Jesus, Rafinha, and Carlos Augusto within the first half-hour.
The guests managed only a weak attempt from Mac Allister, while Brazil’s defensive line, including L. Selso, De Paul, Alvarez, Fernández, and full-backs Acuña and Molina, showed resilience, preventing any major threats.
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👉 Argentina vs Brazil 2026 World Cup Qualifiers ⚽🌎
The first half concluded without goals, revealing the resilience of both teams. Brazil, though not dominating, approached Martinez’s goal more closely. Rafinha’s free-kick hit the crossbar, and Romero cleared a goal-bound shot from Gabriel Martinelli, resulting in a goalless halftime.
As the second half unfolded, Brazil improved, with Rodrigo and Jesus finding support from Rafinha, Martinelli, Bruno Guimaraes, and André. Argentina’s defense was tested, but Martinez made crucial saves against Rafinha and Martinelli, maintaining a clean sheet.