La Albiceleste dominated La Tri but couldn’t find his way to goal until Lionel Messi rubbed the lamp and everyone knows what happens.
That he relaxed after winning the World Cup. That by playing in Miami he was no longer competitive. That he isn’t physically the same anymore. Lionel Messi let them talk. And he responds to the court. Because whenever he plays, especially in the Argentina national team, it is impossible to make up for a difference. And even in a game where he doesn’t excel, he is capable of converting an anthological free kick.
In their first official game as world champions, the Albiceleste dominated the game against Ecuador, who played withdrawn against their half and with the support of a counter-attack from Enner Valencia. However, the locals lacked precision in the closing yards and during the first half they only got a shot from Leo that went wide and a preview from Lautaro that landed on the post.
The second half continued in the same way, but the one who increased his figure was Cuti Romero, who either stopped the Ecuadorian attacks, or took the javelin and led attacks. But it wasn’t until minute 77 that the magic moment came: a free kick on the edge of the penalty area and a subtle touch from Messi that sent the ball over the barrier and out of reach for Galindez.
Ecuador never recovered from the cheering goal of 10 and Argentina were closer to extending their lead, with Di María a reference after his teammate’s departure. He made his debut on the right foot in a Monumental that was once again able to enjoy to the fullest.
Next one GOAL brings out the best of the Monumental.
GOALS, SUMMARY AND VIDEOS
- MESSI! Sensational free kick from Leo to open a complicated game and make it 1-0
- Cuti Romero cut Valencia’s attack impeccably and celebrated it with his soul
- Argentina put it together from right to left and Tagliafico was about to open the scoring
- Messi placed the ball in the small area, but no one could push it
- The first was from Leo and the left foot shot went just wide
- The world champions warmed up and the Monumental exploded
- The ritual of Paredes and De Paul’s candies elicited the first shriek from the fans
STATISTICS
Source: Goal