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Lionel Messi’s Argentina Faces First Defeat Since Qatar World Cup in Stinging Loss to Uruguay

Kelly Tyler Published November 17, 2023
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In a surprising turn of events, Lionel Messi’s Argentina faced their first defeat since the World Cup title as Uruguay emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline in a World Cup qualifying match. Under the guidance of new coach Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay’s aggressive play proved too much for Argentina, marking their first loss at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires since the group-stage opener against Saudi Arabia in the Qatar World Cup. Despite the setback, Argentina maintains its lead in the South American qualifying group.

Uruguay showcased an assertive approach from the beginning, with Darwin Núnez nearly finding the net in the 10th minute after a defensive lapse by Nicolás Otamendi. Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni appeared uneasy as Uruguay’s wingers posed challenges for the midfielders. In the 42nd minute, Matias Viña seized an opportunity created by Nahuel Molina’s defensive error, delivering a low cross into the penalty box that Ronald Araújo converted into a goal.

🎆 𝗤𝗨𝗘́ 𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔́𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/dxHSRz4Dd1

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) November 17, 2023

Despite a late first-half opportunity for Argentina, with Messi’s free-kick and Otamendi’s close-range strike, Uruguay’s goalie Sergio Rochet made a crucial save. Uruguay maintained pressure in the second half, leading Argentina to rely on Messi and substitute Angel di Maria for offensive opportunities. However, Messi’s 57th-minute free-kick attempt missed the mark.

In the 87th minute, Núnez sealed Uruguay’s victory with a goal in a counterattack following Messi’s thwarted attempt at the edge of the box. Reflecting on the match, Messi acknowledged the discomfort, stating, “We never felt comfortable in this match. Uruguay is a physical team, they have good teamwork. It is always like that against them.”

Despite the loss, Argentina maintains its lead in the South American qualifying group with 12 points from five matches. Uruguay follows closely with 10 points, while Colombia holds nine points, and Venezuela has eight points. Brazil, in fifth position with seven points, is poised to host the World Cup champions at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Luis Suárez, Messi’s close friend, did not play for Uruguay in this World Cup qualifying round. With this defeat behind them, Uruguay, having previously beaten Brazil by the same score in Montevideo, sets its sights on the next challenge against Bolivia. The match has certainly shifted the dynamics of the World Cup qualifying campaign, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to the journey of these South American football powerhouses.

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