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Updated July 4, 2024

Quarterfinal Preview: Argentina VS Ecuador - Prediction

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The quarterfinals of the Copa America start tomorrow with the match between the defending champions Argentina and Ecuador.

Quarterfinal Preview: Argentina VS Ecuador - Prediction

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The quarterfinals of the Copa America start tomorrow with the match between the defending champions Argentina and Ecuador. The Albiceleste have been fantastic in this tournament, winning all three group-stage matches. Argentina is the only team in this tournament that has not conceded a single goal after playing three games. However, the World Champions are now all set to face off against Ecuador, who qualified for the round of 16 from Group B. Ecuador were very fortunate to qualify as they had the same points as Mexico. But due to a better "Goal Difference," Ecuador booked their place in the knockout round instead of Mexico. Argentine boss Lionel Scaloni does not want to take Ecuador lightly and believes Ecuador can be a Big threat to others. "Ecuador is a well-trained team, it has good players and a good coach. It is one of the good teams in the Copa America. It has a real chance of being able to fight for the Copa America. There are no games that are the same, even though we played recently," Said Lionel Scaloni in the press.

Team News

There is a massive doubt over the fitness of Lionel Messi. The Greatest of All Time got a knock during the match against Chile and was on the bench against Peru. But Lionel Messi has returned to training and completed A full session with the squad. "We will wait a couple of hours, And we will make the decision. One more day is always better. Yesterday, We had good feelings, And we will take this day to define the team. Based on the response we have today, we will decide," Scaloni talked about Messi. If everything goes well, Messi will play against Ecuador tomorrow. Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul were on the bench against Peru but will likely return for tomorrow's clash. There is still a question As to who will start between Leandro Parades and Enzo Fernandez. On the other hand, Lautaro Martinez will start instead of Alvarez. The Inter Milan captain is the leading scorer of this tournament as of now. As for Ecuador, Enner Valencia missed the match against Venezuela due to a suspension but returned with the game against Jamaica. He will also be in the starting XI for the quarterfinal clash. Possible Lineup for Argentina: E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Parades, Mac Allister; Messi, La. Martinez, Di Maria Possible Lineup for Ecuador: Dominguez; Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, M. Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia

Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Ecuador

Argentina are showing their defensive solidity throughout the tournament. Christian Romero and Lisandro Martinez have been brilliant at the center of Argentina's defense, conceding zero goals in the group round. Therefore, it will be Very difficult for Ecuador to break this defense in the quarterfinal. Meanwhile, the return of Lionel Messi is a massive boost for the defending champions. Lautaro Martinez is also In brilliant form , scoring four goals in three matches. As a result, Argentina Are the clear favorite against Ecuador and should progress into the next round.

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