The Copa America semifinals get underway on Tuesday, and it's impossible to find a bigger game at the cup. Brazil take on Argentina for a place in the final.
Brazil owns a proud record of having won the Copa America on all four times that they have hosted the tournament. While Brazil may feel that their 12-year wait for Copa America fame is far too long, Argentina have not lifted this trophy since 1993 despite being South America’s second-most famous footballing nation.
Brazil were without Richarlison for the quarter-final draw against Paraguay after he contracted mumps, but the Everton man will return to training and should be available for selection on Wednesday. The hosts also have doubts over Filipe Luis, who was taken off at a half time in the previous round, and Fernandinho, who has not featured since the second group game.
Argentina have no new injury concerns to worry about, but Scaloni must decide whether to start Giovani Lo Celso after he came off the bench to score against Venezuela. Lautaro Martinez is expected to start again having scored in Argentina's last two games, with Messi slotting in behind him and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.
These two great rivals have not met at the Copa America since 2007 final, which Brazil won 3-0 with Dani Alves among the scorers. Indeed, the Selecao are unbeaten in their last four Copa America meetings with Argentina.
Brazil possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alves, Marquinhos, Silva, Sandro; Arthur, Casemiro; Jesus, Coutinho, Everton; Firmino
Argentina possible starting lineup:
Armani; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi; Aguero, Martinez
According to
Vbet, Brazil are favourites to beat Argenitna in the semifinals.
Brazil:
1.40
Argentina:
3.45