Brazil have made six changes to their side from their triumph over Saudi Arabia. Most of those come at the back as Alisson replaces Ederson between the sticks, while Danilo, Miranda and Filipe Luis get the nod to start at the back. Arthur replaces Renato Augusto in the middle of the park and Firmino get the nod to spearhead the attack.
Argentina have made seven changes from their win over Iraq for this evening’s contest. Icardi comes into the side with Correa to lead the line, while Dybala retains his place in the line-up. Battaglia and Lo Celso start in the middle of the park, while Saravia, Otamendi and Tagliafico slide into the back four. Romero keeps his place between the sticks.
Brazil subs: Eder Militao, Alex Sandro, Richarlison, Renato Augusto, Pablo, Fabinho, Walace, Fred, Malcom, Lucas Moura, Phelipe, Ederson.
BRAZIL (4-3-3): Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Miranda, Filipe Luis; Arthur, Casemiro, Philippe Coutinho; Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, Neymar.
Argentina subs: Walter Kannemann, Fabricio Bustos, Roberto Pereyra, Marcos Acuna, Ramiro Funes Mori, Maximiliano Meza, Santiago Ascacibar, Eduardo Salvio, Giovanni Simeone, Geronimo Rulli, Franco Cervi, Lautaro Martinez.
ARGENTINA (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Renzo Saravia, Nicolas Otamendi, German Pezzella, Nicolas Tagliafico; Giovani Lo Celso, Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes; Paulo Dybala, Mauro Icardi, Angel Correa.
Let’s take a look at the two teams, starting with Argentina.
Brazil defeated Saudi Arabia in their friendly match last week. Alex Sandro and Gabriel Jesus. Tite’s men have won all three matches since their exit from the 2018 World Cup, beating the United States, El Salvador and Saudi Arabia in the contests. This will be their first major test since their underwhelming defeat in Russia and they will be determined to see off their rivals.
Argentina warmed up for the clash this evening with a comfortable win over Iraq last week. Lautaro Martínez, Roberto Pereyra, German Pezzella and Franco Cervi found the back of the net. Lionel Scaloni will be looking for a positive result even without Lionel Messi along with a number of his other star men, which could enhance his claim to secure the head coach position on a permanent basis.
Two of the giants of South American football meet in the SuperClasico of the Americas, the annual match between Argentina and Brazil. The Albiceleste won the contest last year in Melbourne thanks to a goal from Gabriel Mercado, although Brazil have edged the contest winning three of the four meetings since its inception in 2011.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the SuperClasico de las Americas match between Argentina and Brazil at King Abdullah Sports City.
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