Argentina predicted lineup for Colombia clash in Copa America 2024 final

La Albiceleste are just a win away from defending their crown.

Argentina will face Colombia in the final of Copa America 2024. Both teams are in fine form and have made their way to the finals. Argentina topped their group and defeated Ecuador in the quarter-final and Canada in the semi-final to reach the showpiece. On the other hand, Colombia are playing some quality football, as they made their way into the finals by defeating Panama and Uruguay in the knockout rounds.

Both teams will look to give each other a tough challenge. The defending champions will look to win their 16th Copa America title, on the other hand, Colombia have defeated teams like Brazil and Uruguay. The world champions, in their previous fixtures, looked a bit sloppy but still are good enough to give their opponents a tough time on the pitch. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Here is how the defending champions could lineup for the final match:

Argentina’s predicted lineup against Colombia (Formation: 4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez has probably been the best performer for Argentina at this tournament, as he has made some crucial saves in almost every match. He was the hero in the penalty shootout against Ecuador in the quarter-final as well.

His presence at the back gives a lot of confidence to the defenders. Martinez’s shot-stopping ability and courage make him special.

Right-Back: Nahuel Molina

Nahuel Molina is a player who likes to go up and down the field and cover a lot of ground. With his consistent performances, he has impressed everyone. He is good offensively as well as defensively and is also strong in winning duels.

Molina has the pace and physical strength to stop opponents from getting past him. He will be important for La Albiceleste in the final match.

Centre-Back: Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero is a proactive defender and is physically strong. He is always involved in duels and sometimes also makes some aggressive tackles, which get him booked, but overall he’s a fine player.

With his leadership at the back, Argentina have been really good defensively. Romero is a brave defender who has a lot of courage and confidence.

Centre-Back: Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez is good with his feet. His aggression and ball-playing ability allow him to step up and defend high up the pitch.

Even though he is short in stature, Martinez is physically strong and does not shy away from putting his body on the line. His ability to play through the lines makes him a desirable option in the build-up from the back.

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Left-Back: Nicolas Tagliafico

Nicolas Tagliafico is known for his stamina and technique. He is good with the ball and his ability to defend excellently makes him special. Tagliafico is an experienced player and this will be crucial in the final match for sure.

He is vocal on the pitch and likes to regularly communicate with his teammates. He will have to be at his best as the Colombia wingers are lethal in attack.

Central Midfielder: Rodrigo De Paul

Rodrigo De Paul is so important for Lionel Scaloni’s tactics that when he is having a bad game the whole Argentina midfield are not able to perform up to the mark.

His presence in midfield brings a lot of quality. With his work-rate, he helps the team in every department. He is a quality player whose performance will be crucial in the final.

Central Midfielder: Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister frequently dribbles away from danger and finds space to either recycle possession or play dangerous progressive passes.

He is good at controlling the tempo of the game and his ability to create chances for the team makes him a crucial player. He always tries to keep things simple in the midfield.

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Central Midfielder: Enzo Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez is capable of launching dangerous long passes as well as short passes. He is a progressive and dynamic passer of the ball and likes a bit of freedom on the pitch. Just like Mac Allister, he can also control the tempo of the game.

Fernandez also does his defensive duties well. Even though recently he has been a bit inconsistent in his performances, Scaloni will trust him to make a difference on the pitch.

Right Winger: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will look to finish his international career with two Copa America titles for sure, but it will be a difficult task. Messi hasn’t performed at this tournament as he would’ve liked to because of some injury, but still he is good enough to create a lot of problems for the opposition. With his dribbling ability and passing, he can break the Colombian defence.

Striker: Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez is a versatile striker who can adapt his approach to give him a better chance of scoring. This versatility is a vital part of his shooting ability, as it makes him unpredictable and allows him to choose the technique that gives him the best opportunity to beat the goalkeeper. He is a hardworking player who presses high up the pitch and can score from narrow angles as well.

Left Winger: Angel Di Maria

This will be the last international match for Angel Di Maria in an Argentina jersey, as he has already announced that it will be his last tournament. He is a player who always performs in big matches.

Last time his goal in the 2021 final made Argentina champions. This time as well he will have the opportunity to help his team win the Copa America 2024.

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