The “Albiceleste” is looking for its fourth consecutive title, in a streak that began with the Copa America 2021continued with the Finalissima and the Qatar World Cup 2022.
If they win the final, the Argentine national team will get his 16th America Cup and will become the most successful in the continental tournament, leaving behind Uruguay.
But those led by Lionel Scaloni They will not have it easy, since on the other side there will be the surprising Colombia of Nestor Lorenzowho displayed top-flight football throughout the competition and are currently unbeaten in 28 games.
The “Cafeteros” will go in search of their second America Cupafter the one achieved in 2001 as locals.
What the Copa America finals were like in the 21st century:
- Colombia 2001: Colombia 1 – Mexico 0
The Colombian team was able to win its first continental title as the host country. It should be noted that on that occasion the Argentine team, led by Bielsa, did not participate for political reasons.
- Peru 2004: Argentina 2 (2) – Brazil 2 (4)
One of the most painful memories for the Argentines, who were seconds away from winning their 15th Copa América, but Adriano spoiled the party by forcing penalties.
In the “sudden death”, the “Verdeamarelha” won 4-2 by taking advantage of missed shots by Andrés D’Alessandro and Gabriel Heinze.
- Venezuela 2007: Brazil 3 – Argentina 0
A new blow for the “Albiceleste”, who had reached the final by excelling in all their matches.
But in the decisive match everything fell apart when a Brazil full of substitutes thrashed them 3-0 with goals from Júlio Baptista, Roberto Ayala (against his own) and Dani Alves.
- Argentina 2011: Uruguay 3 – Paraguay 0
The “Celeste”, which had reached the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa the previous year, won its 15th Copa América after eliminating the Argentine national team in the quarter-finals, Peru in the semi-finals and beating Paraguay in the final, with a goal from Luis Suárez and a double from Diego Forlán.
- Chile 2015: Chile 0 (4) – Argentina 0 (1)
Another disappointment for the Argentine national team, which had been elusive in obtaining its 15th continental title.
- United States 2016: Chile 0 (4) – Argentina 0 (2)
The Copa América Centenario final was practically a carbon copy of the previous year’s final.
Once again, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was the hero for “La Roja”, who won their second title in history by beating the national team on penalties.
- Brazil 2019: Brazil 3 – Peru 1
Brazil won its 9th Copa América title by beating Peru in a final that was full of controversy.
Everton opened the scoring for the Cariocas in the first half, Paolo Guerrero equalized for Peru in the 44th minute and in the last minute of the first half Gabriel Jesus put the “Verdeamarelha” ahead again.
Finally, in the 88th minute, Richarlison sealed the match from the penalty spot.
- Brazil 2021: Argentina 1 – Brazil 0
The Argentine national team was able to take revenge for what happened two years earlier against Brazil, who had eliminated them in the semi-finals.
With Lionel Scaloni as coach, the “Albiceleste” ended a 28-year drought without titles thanks to Ángel Di María’s goal in the final played at the Maracaná.
Source: Ambito
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