The story of this year’s Copa America seems tailor-made for Argentina. It feels like Lionel Messi’s victory is destined at the end of this tale. So, we can’t consider the tournament as scripted or pre-planned. It’s as if the god himself wants Argentina to claim this year’s Copa America title.
Argentina wasn’t troubled after Messi missed a penalty in the Penalty Shoot-out. Goalkeeper Dibu Martinez had another chance to shine by himself. Argentina doesn’t have much to worry about regarding their semi-final opponent, Canada.
Comparing the football styles of past years, you can’t match Argentina’s playstyles in Copa America. Scaloni’s team has faced criticism for lackluster performances, yet Argentina still made it to the semi-finals.
Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the group-stage opener match. Based on the stats, Argentina should reach the final easily. One of the high-voltage matches this Copa America will be the semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia.
Argentina will have concerns if Uruguay makes it to the final. Uruguay is in great form this year. Star players like Darwin Nunez and Valverde are giving fans hope. Moreover, the master tactician Marcelo Bielsa will plan their strategies. But Colombia won’t be an easy opponent. Colombia is unbeaten in 27 matches which is very surprising. Uruguay and Colombia are currently the toughest teams that could challenge Argentina.
