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It’s classic day! It’s final day! Brazil and Argentina face off at 9 pm (GMT), this Saturday, at Maracanã, in search of the Copa América title. The two teams arrive in Rio de Janeiro undefeated.
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Unlike the quarterfinals and semifinals, the decision will have two extra periods – with 15 minutes each –, in case of a tie in normal time. Remaining equality, the title will be defined in the penalty charges.
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The two teams arrive, of course, in search of the trophy, but for different purposes. Brazil tries to maintain its recent sovereignty in the Copa America. It reached nine finals in the last 14 editions, won seven and is seeking the tenth overall title of the tournament, shortening the distance to Uruguay, which is at the top of the ranking, with 15.
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Argentina, the second biggest winner of the tournament, with 14 titles, wants to get out of line. He hasn’t won an official competition with the main team since 1993, when he won the Copa America itself. Since then, it has lost two finals to Brazil (2004 and 2007) and two to Chile (2015 and 2016). Messi has one more opportunity to raise his first cup with the Albiceleste shirt.
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The match will be broadcast by SBT and ESPN.
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— Photo: Arte/GloboEsporte.com
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The tendency is for Tite to repeat the team that started the match against Peru, in the semifinals. Gabriel Jesus was suspended for two games due to the expulsion against Chile and, therefore, remains out of combat.
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With Lucas Paquetá on the rise, after being decisive in the duels with Chile and Peru, Everton Cebolinha would have a vacancy threatened, if Jesus had the conditions to play. Without this possibility, the Benfica striker should be kept among the holders.
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There was doubt on the left flank, as Alex Sandro came to work on the field this week, after a muscle injury in his thigh. But Tite said he won’t start. Therefore, Renan Lodi is kept on the team.
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Embezzlement: Gabriel Jesus (suspended) and Felipe (cut by injury to his right knee)
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Probable formation of Brazil to face Argentina — Photo: ge
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Argentina – Lionel Scaloni
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The Argentine squad is full of doubts in the defensive sector. Although there is great possibility of keeping the team that started the semi-final against Colombia, there is also the chance of changes in up to four positions, according to Argentine journalists.
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On defense, defender Cristian Romero may return, out of the knockout games due to a knee injury. He and Pezzella compete for position. On the sides, there are also doubts: on the right, Molina or Montiel? On the left, Tagliafico or Acuña?
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The main person responsible for defensive security in midfield is also not defined. Guido Rodríguez’s maintenance is more likely, but there is also the possibility of Paredes entering. Doubt also permeated the eve of the semifinal.
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Argentina’s likely formation to face Brazil — Photo: ge
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