The dream final at the Copa America is perfect. After record world champions and hosts Brazil, Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi will also make it into the final on Saturday.
In the semifinals, however, the gauchos need the famous little bit of luck and a hero in the penalty shootout: Emiliano Martinez. It’s 1: 1 after 90 minutes. After the early 1-0 through Inter striker Lautaro Martinez, the Albiceleste lean back too much and concede the equalizer through Luis Diaz.
The greater the joy after the 3-2 win in the penalty shootout! There is jumping and dancing, singing and hugging. Above all, Messi always loves goalie Martinez. The keeper of Aston Villa secures the finals with three saves in the penalty thriller.
Revenge on Brazil?
The big final of the Copa America will take place on Saturday at 9 p.m. local time (2 a.m. CET). The game is played in the legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. It was there that Argentina and Messi lost the 2014 World Cup final against Germany (0: 1).
Argentina has been waiting for a title in the South American Championship since 1993. In 2004, 2007, 2015 and 2016 the gauchos failed in the final either to Chile or Brazil. Now Messi and his teammates have been unbeaten in 19 games. The last defeat? In the Copa semi-finals 2019. Against Brazil … (SID / leo)