It is the clash of the titans, two of football’s most idolized, attacking teams going head-to-head, South America biggest, most succesful nations clashing. It is Argentina vs Brazil.
The two sides will lock horns this Thursday in the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with La Albiceleste hosting the Selecao at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio.
NOTICE: The match was supposed to take place at 19:00 ET / 21:00 local time on Thursday, November 12th. However, due to the terrible flooding of the pitch, the game got postponed. Argentina vs Brazil will now take place at the same time on Friday, November 13, 2015 as confirmed by the FIFA World Cup's official Twitter account:
Argentina-Brazil has been rescheduled to take place at the same time and same place tomorrow, Friday 13 November at 21:00 local time. #WCQ
— FIFAWorldCup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 12, 2015
Victories in these epic encounters are split even, with the five-time World Cup champions’ 2-0 win over the 2015 Copa America runners-up in Beijing back in 2014 taking the tally to 36 wins each.
However, this time around, when the two giants meet, the affair may be one-sided, and this prediction is down to the presence of one man for Dunga’s crew, and the absence of a few names from Gerardo Martino’s side.
Brazil will be welcoming back star captain Neymar, having served his four-match ban, with coach Dunga calling up the 23-year-old for their next two fixtures.
PHOTOS: Neymar and Dani Alves leaving for Brazil for international break #fcblive (via @Barcelona_MD) pic.twitter.com/R34RyCafDk
— FC Barcelona Fl (@FCBarcelonaFl) November 9, 2015
The road to Russia began with a disappointment, with Brazil losing 2-0 to Copa America champions Chile. Their campaign kick started in their second tie, however, with the Selecao grabbing a 3-1 win over Venezuela.
The Brazil skipper has been in sizzling form this campaign, netting 11 goals for Barca in La Liga, 10 in his last seven appearances for the Blaugrana, and has registered 32 goals since November of last year.
ON FIRE | Neymar has scored 10 goals and give 6 assists in his last 7 appearances for Barcelona pic.twitter.com/BAlWNfoL5K
— NEYMARSTATS (@NeymarStats) November 8, 2015
Neymar since November 2014
On the other hand, Argentina, who also fell to a 2-0 opening day defeat to Ecuador, are struggling with form in the absence of their influential captain Lionel Messi, who has been on the sidelines with a knee injury since late September.
The Blaugrana superstar was joined by Sergio Aguero on the injured list, having suffered a torn hamstring to his left leg, with Boca Juniors forward Carlos Tevez also doubt for the game having hurt his left knee.
Argentina's squad for their Brazil and Colombia ties: Messi and Aguero missing, Tevez a doubt
Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Gaitan, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Angel Correa are all attacking options for Gerardo Martino’s side.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Argentina have lost 4 of their last 6 games versus Brazil, drawing the remaining two.
- The last time a clash between these two South American powerhouses ended goalless was back in August 2011.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Argentina 1 - 1 Brazil
November 13, 2015 7:00pmEstadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti (Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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