Brazil and Argentina take their rivalry east on Friday when the South American heavyweights will face off at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The friendly encounter loses a lot of its meaning when two rivals as fierce as these collide. Brazil makes the trip having won each of its last two meetings vs. Los Albiceleste.
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Brazil vs. Argentina
- When: Friday, Nov. 15
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- TV: beINSports
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Lionel Scaloni’s side last defeated Brazil in June 2017—its only win against Brazil in its last six meetings—when Gabriel Mercado scored the only goal for a team then coached by Jorge Sampaoli.
Incumbent manager Scaloni has lost in both run-ins since and has failed to even see his Argentinian side score against Brazil. Tite’s men triumphed 2-0 in the Copa America semifinals in July before going on to lift this year’s crown on home soil.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi was mostly ineffective in the latter and failed to make the necessary impact despite starting in a front three that also included Sergio Aguero and Lautaro Martinez.
Scaloni will hope Martinez, in particular, can make the difference this time around after the Inter Milan striker started his season with eight goals in 16 games. Manchester City talisman Aguero has also been recalled to the squad after netting nine times in the Premier League this term.
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar won’t be featured for Brazil on Friday, as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.
However, Rodrygo Goes looks ready to make his senior Brazil debut after scoring five goals in six appearances for Real Madrid this season. The 18-year-old has pounced on the trust Zinedine Zidane has placed on him and recently scored his first hat trick for Los Blancos.
Aston Villa-based duo Wesley and Douglas Luiz may also make their senior Brazil debuts after earning call-ups. Real Betis defender Emerson could make his full bow, while goalkeepers Daniel Fuzato and Santos are also uncapped.
Both teams enter this international break with a pair of friendly fixtures on the agenda. Argentina next faces Uruguay in Tel Aviv on Monday, before Brazil takes on South Korea in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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