Argentina took care of business in their Copa America 2021 semi-final affair against Colombia and progressed to the grand final of the tournament, where they'll set up a meeting against lifelong rivals Brazil.
Needless to say, fans from all over the world were attentive to this game's action as Lionel Messi was looking to lead his side to a much-needed win. However, Emiliano Martínez hogged the spotlight by becoming the hero in the penalty shoot-out.
What's next seems even more challenging for La Albiceleste, though, as the reigning champions will be waiting for them at Maracana Stadium this Saturday. Check out the best memes and reactions to the game.
Fans react to Argentina beating Colombia to meet Brazil in Copa America 2021 Final
Ever since Argentina and Brazil were grouped in two different zones for the tournament, the soccer world speculated with a hypothetical final between the two South American giants. Therefore, all of them are in a treat as their dream will become true.
For the first time since the 2007 final, La Albiceleste and La Verde-amarela will battle for the Copa America trophy. Lionel Scaloni's boys knocked out Colombia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in which Emiliano Martínez saved three shots to propel Argentina to the grand final, and fans went wild on social media.
Will Messi and Argentina finally taste continental glory together? The team's superstar will have a huge opportunity to finally doing so this weekend in a must-watch Copa America 2021 Final against the mighty Brazil.
