Argentina will play a new classic at the Maracana

Argentina will play a new classic at the Maracana

Argentina will play a new classic at the Maracana

The super classic between Brazil and Argentina is the center of attention on matchday six Qualifiers South American. This Tuesday’s five games complete the calendar of South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in 2023, which resumes in September next year.

Brazil hosts Argentina at the Maracana with Lionel Messi, the reigning world champion, who leads the rankings with 12 points but looks in the rearview mirror at Uruguay with 10 points, which handed them their first defeat of the tournament and conceded a long time unbeaten at home, therefore the Albiceleste touched in their pride.

Since Canarinha, five-time world champion, has suffered two defeats in a row Uruguay and Colombia, something that had never happened to them in qualifying. Today he is in fifth place with 7 points and has to do without two of his figures due to the injuries to Neymar and Vinicius Junior.

Endrick was able to start against Argentina after Vinicius’ injury and did not hesitate to express his excitement about being close to “Lio”. “Messi is phenomenal, he is the best in the world today and being able to play against him and see him up close will be a wonderful experience,” he told a press conference. However, he clarified that “skin “He is still unique and no one will come close to what he has done.” In addition, he pointed out that he has been a “Cristiano Ronaldo fan” in football in recent years.