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Argentina vs Brazil: Confirmed lineups for Copa America 2021 final

Argentina and Brazil will face each other in the Copa America 2021 final todayat Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Find out how both teams will line up to chase the continental trophy.

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Brazil boss Tite (left) and Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni. (Getty)
Brazil boss Tite (left) and Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni. (Getty)

The Copa America 2021 final is around the corner and it will bring us a must-watch game between two of the mightiest teams in the world. Argentina and Brazil will square offat Maracana Stadium todayto fight for the continent’s ultimate prize.

La Albiceleste have made their way to the big game after a hard-fought semi-final clash against Colombia, winning on penalties thanks to Emiliano Martínez‘s impressive performance. Lionel Messi and his teammates are hoping to end a long drought and bring home a highly desired trophy.

On the other hand, the hosts have been favorites to win a back-to-back title throughout the whole tournament. Tité‘s boys are arguably the strongest side on South America right now, but they’ll have to prove it in the upcoming final.

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Argentina’s confirmed lineup for the Copa America 2021 final vs. Brazil

Argentina are full of hope ahead of the Copa America 2021 final. (Getty)

Argentina are full of hope ahead of the Copa America 2021 final. (Getty)

Lionel Scaloni has made changes to the starting eleven almost game after game in Copa America 2021and this match won’t be the exception. First,Cristian Romero has apparentlyrecoveredfrom his injury and will replaceGermán Pezzellaas the center-back alongside Nicolás Otamendi.

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Hehas alsodecided to startGonzalo Montiel in the right-back instead ofNahuel Molina. Then, Scaloni will also make a changein the left flank, whereNicolás Tagliaficowill be replaced byMarcos Acuña.

Guido Rodríguez won’tbe in the middle of the park, asLeandro Paredes willtake his spot, and Angel Di Maríawillbe taking Nicolas González’s place. Therefore, this is how Argentina will line up to face Brazil:Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Angel Di María, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez.

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Brazil’s confirmed starting XI vs. Argentina in Copa America 2021 final

Brazil want to retain their crown at home. (Getty)

Brazil want to retain their crown at home. (Getty)

On the other hand, Tité wasmuch more convinced about his starting eleven for the upcoming final. His only concern relied on Alex Sandro‘s availability for the left back, but Renan Lodi willbe the starter.

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Ederson willbe the man between the sticks, Marquinhos and Thiago Silva willbe the center-backs, while Neymar will be the key man in attack. This willbe Brazil’s lineup:Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Renan Lodi; Casemiro, Fred, Lucas Paquetá; Everton,Richarlison, Neymar.

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