2024-07-21 18:23:01
INTERNATIONAL
Leonel Scaloni’s team beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time, a decisive goal from Lautaro Martínez led the Albicelestes to become champions again.
This victory, achieved at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, confirms its status as the most successful team in the history of the tournament, with 16 titles, surpassing Uruguay. Argentina’s path to the final was amidst questions, with Ecuador being the only team to score a goal.
In the group stage, the Albiceleste displayed solid and effective football, with Lionel Messi leading the team. Argentina advanced to the knockout stages as one of the favourites. The final against Colombia did not disappoint. From the first minute, both teams showed the desire to engrave their name in the oldest national team championship. Camilo Vargas, the Colombian goalkeeper, was a wall between the posts throughout the competition. Lionel Messi, despite being heavily marked, tried to create play and opportunities for his teammates. A bittersweet moment in the final was the departure of Lionel Messi due to an ankle injury. In the second half, after a strong challenge, Messi was unable to continue. Lautaro Martínez, who had come on as a substitute, found himself in the right place, after a brilliant triangulation, Martínez received the ball and, with a powerful shot, beat Camilo Vargas.