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The Super Clasico saw the World Champions, Argentina, defeat Brazil at the Iconic Maracana Stadium. In the World Cup Qualifiers from the South American Zone, Brazil welcomed Argentina tonight at Maracana Stadium. However, the game was delayed due to the massive fight at the stands, which led police to charge the audience at Maracana. After that, the match started 30 minutes later.
🚨🇧🇷🇦🇷 Crazy scenes in the stands at Maracanã between Brazilian police and Argentina fans.
Full footage by @_igorrodrigues 🎥 pic.twitter.com/lF4uzyI8A9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 22, 2023
Match Report
Argentina’s boss Lionel Scaloni made a change in the squad that faced Uruguay. He set up the team formation with 4-4-2, where Giovanni Lo Celso played instead of Nicholas Gonzalez.
At the same time, Brazil boss Diniz played his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli led Brazil’s attack in the absence of Neymar Jr and Vinicius Junior.
However, the match was highly intense as both sides showed their physical strength at Maracana. Brazil made 16 fouls in the entire game, while Argentina did 16 times. The home team continued pressing the World Champions in the first half and created several chances. But Argentina brilliantly handled the pressure, keeping more possession against the home side. Argentina’s defense, made with Nicholas Otamendi and Christian Romero, was very compact and didn’t concede any goals in the first half.
Brazil became so desperate in the second half. They could have scored a goal in the 52nd minute, but Emiliano Martinez made a superb save to keep the clean sheet for Argentina. However, Argentine defender Nicholas Otamendi broke the deadlock for the World Champion, scoring a stunning goal in the 63rd minute from Lo Celso’s free-kick.
Brazil, however, failed to break Argentina’s defense in the remaining minutes, resulting in Argentina winning the game by a 1-0 margin against the Selecao. This defeat recorded Brazil’s first-ever loss in the World Cup Qualifiers at their home. Moreover, Brazil are now winless in their last four meetings against Argentina, losing three and drawing one.
Scaloni to Leave the Nationa Team?
Lionel Scaloni, the manager of Argentina, dropped a massive bomb following the historic win against Brazil tonight. At the post-match press conference, Scaloni hinted that he could leave his job as the head coach of Argentina. “It’s not a goodbye or much, but I need to think, because the bar is very high and it’s difficult to continue and it’s difficult to continue winning and these guys make it difficult. It’s time to think this time, I’ll tell the president, I’ll tell the players later because this National Team needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well,” Scaloni suddenly said about his potential departure.
It’s been a real shock for the Albiceleste as they are now preparing for the Copa America. Scaloni is one of the most successful managers for Argentina. Under his management, Argentina won the FIFA World Cup after a long 36 years. Moreover, he has won Copa America and Finalissima for the Albiceleste. His sudden comment has been a massive blow for everyone.
