To the argentine national team This Sunday it was enough for him with a goal by Ángel Di María to beat him for 1-0 to Ecuador at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago in the first friendly match in preparation for the defense of their crown in the America Cup. Fideo, starter and captain in a starting eleven without Leo Messiscored the decisive goal in the 40th minute and the Albiceleste’s dangers came from his left foot, which also shook the crossbar with a direct free kick minutes after the first goal.
Ecuador stood up to the Albiceleste, but failed to create danger in Emiliano Martínez’s goal area on the sunny afternoon in Chicago, in which there was a great atmosphere to receive Messi. It was played before 51,096 spectators in Chicago and with thousands of Messi shirts in the stands. Added to the Argentine jerseys were those of Barcelona, Inter Miami and even Paris Saint Germain.
Scaloni left Messi out of the starting eleven and opted for Di María, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez up front, against an Ecuador in which Kendry Páez, only 17 years old, started from the beginning. It was played with low rhythms and with Argentina managing the ball, but with a horizontal game in its defensive half and with few ideas up front. Ecuador tried to stay organized in defense and barely gave Argentina a chance, with Lautaro’s volley well saved by the goalkeeper.
There were all kinds of reactions on social networks. From the celebrations for the victory and the nostalgia generated by Di María’s imminent goodbye to the National Team to the impeccable assistance of Cuti Romero. Of course, Messi’s reactions on the bench and Scaloni’s position, once again, of arranging for the entry of Nicolás González before Alejandro Garnacho made them a trend. Below are the most notable occurrences.
The best memes from Argentina’s friendly victory against Ecuador:
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