The Argentina–Brazil Rivalry is one of the most intense in football history, often called Superclassic of the americas because of its importance and influence in the region. With both Lionel Messi and Neymar absent for the upcoming match, When was the last time none of these legends were presented in this historic fixture?
Neymar was the first to be excluded from Brasil’s squad for the international break after failing to recover from a left thigh injury. Messi followed shortly after, sideways due to a left adductor injury maintained in Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta United. This marks for the first time in a long time that both players will miss an Albicelesteleção-Showdown.
Last time neither Messi nor Neymar played in an Argentina-Brazil match was June 29, 2005 in the FIFA Confederations Cup Final. Almost two decades have passed since the two superstars were both absent from this iconic fixture – an undeniable proof of their dominance during the 2000s.
Both teams qualified for the now exterminated tournament-Brazil Like the 2002 World Cup champion and Argentina as Copa América runners in 2004. The two South American giants collided in the final, where Brazil claimed their superiority with a resounding 4-1 victory.
Their next meeting came over a year later, September 2, 2006, in a friendship at Emirates Stadium. That time Messi was present, dressed in No. 19 shirt as a start for Argentina. But Brazil won again and won 3-0.
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Messi and Neymar have been faces on Argentina and Brazil for almost two decades, making their absence in this historical rivalry all the more noticeable. Since he made his Argentina debut in August 2005, Messi has played 16 times against BrazilRecording eight wins, two draws and six defeat. However, He has missed six meetings-Five friendship, where Argentina won one, drew one and lost three, and a World Cup qualifier, which ended in 1-1-O-made.
Neymar, who debuted for Brazil in August 2010, has presented in 11 matches against ArgentinaFirst show up in a friendship on November 17, 2010, in just 18 years old. The Brazilian has a solid record of five wins, two draws and four defeats in these clashes.
However, Brazil has fought in Neymar’s absence. Seleção has played five Argentina-Brazil matches without him, Handle only one winnings, two draws and two losses. It remains to be seen whether their struggle will continue in the long -awaited showdown on March 25.
