The last five Argentina vs. Chile for Copa América :: Olé

It won’t be Brazil. It won’t be Uruguay. But, especially in recent years, Chile has become one of the great rivals of the Argentine National Team. Throughout its history, La Roja did not have much participation in the final stages of the Copa América. However, the extraordinary generation of Arturo Vidal, Alexis Sánchez and Gary Medel and company brought glory to the other side of the Andes. In the United States, there will be a new Argentina-Chile. How did the last times you faced each other for the top continental event go?

-Chile 0 (4) – Argentina 0 (1) (4/7/2015): After 18 years, Argentina and Chile met again in the Copa América. And no less than in the decisive match. After 120′ in Santiago, where the strong leg prevailed more than good play, La Roja ended up winning the first consecration in its history through the 12 steps. Jorge Sampaoli’s men carried out the four executions. For Gerardo Martino’s men, Gonzalo Higuaín and Ever Banega erred. That night, Argentina came out: Romero; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Otamendi and Rojo; Di María, Biglia, Mascherano and Pastore; Messi and Aguero.

-Argentina 2 – Chile 1 (7/6/2016): Levi’s Stadium in California witnessed Argentina’s debut in the Copa América in the United States. The Tata team did not have the flight that was expected and, without Messi due to an injury, ended up depending on the good night of Di María and Banega. Both contributed to the score, while José Fuenzalida scored for a Roja that could have deserved more. On that occasion, Martino went out with Romero; Mercado, Otamendi, Fundes Mori and Rojo; Augusto Fernández y Mascherano; Gaitán, Banega and Di María; with Higuaín as center forward.

-Argentina 0 (2) – Chile 0 (4) (6/26/2016): Despite going from less to more in the United States, arriving as a clear favorite at MetLife in New Jersey, the National Team once again lacked fortune in the penalty shootout. He had many scoring opportunities, but with very little precision. Mauricio Díaz (29′) and Marcos Rojo (43′) were sent off during regulation time. The round started in a great way for Martino’s team, with Arturo missing his shot. However, Messi’s shot over the crossbar demoralized his team. La Roja scored the remaining four shots. Biglia also failed in the National Team. The 11 from Argentina were Romero; Mercado, Otamendi, Funes Mori and Rojo; Biglia, Mascherano and Banega; Messi, Higuaín and Di María. “The National Team is over for me,” Leo announced after the final.

-Argentina 2 – Chile 1 (6/7/2019): After a controversial 2-0 defeat against Brazil, the National Team had to overcome Chile to get on the podium of the Copa América 2019. Without control of the ball in almost any part of the match, Lionel Scaloni’s team was decisive in the face to the arch of Gabriel Arias. The match was distorted at 37′, when the referee sent off Messi and Medel for a chest kick that did not deserve more than a yellow. Agüero and Dybala made the score 2-0, while Arturo Vidal shortened the distance from the penalty spot. The 4-3-3 that afternoon was made up of Armani; Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi and Tagliafico; From Paul, Paredes and Lo Celso; Messi, Dybala and Agüero.

–Argentina 1 – Chile 1 (6/14/2021): 18 shots were not enough for the National Team to win in its debut in the Copa América 2021. At the Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Scaloni’s team started in a turbulent manner and could only break the zero with a great free kick goal from Messi. Eduardo Vargas, thanks to the rebound he gave after blocking a penalty from Arturo Vidal, rescued an equality. Compared to the previous edition, the performers changed radically, except for the midfield. El Dibu Martínez was in the goal. Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Otamendi and Tagliafico made up the defense. Again, De Paul, Paredes and Lo Celso were the midfield. And the attacking front was shared by Messi, Lautaro Martínez and Nicolás González.

Argentina’s next rival is Chile, which debuted in the Copa América this Friday with a 0-0 against Peru. The match between Lionel Scaloni’s Albiceleste and Ricardo Gareca’s La Roja is going to be played on Tuesday, June 25, starting at 10 p.m. (Argentine time). The duel will take place in MetLife Stadium in New Jerseythe imposing stadium with capacity for 80,566 people.

• Group A: Argentina, Chile, Peru and Canada
• Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela and Jamaica
• Group C: United States, Uruguay, Bolivia and Panama
• Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica