What is Lionel Messi's record in Copa America quarterfinals?
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Ecuador in quarterfinals of Copa America 2024.
Defending champions Argentina are poised for the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals after a stellar group stage performance, topping Group A with a perfect record: three wins, three clean sheets, and five goals scored.
Lionel Scaloni’s side started their tournament with a solid 2-0 victory over newcomers Canada, with second-half goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. They continued their winning streak with a narrow 1-0 win over Chile, courtesy of a late goal by Martinez off the bench. In their final group match, a Messi-less Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Peru, completing an unbeaten group stage run, with Martinez scoring a brace to become the competition’s top scorer with four goals.
The 2022 World Cup winners will face Ecuador in the quarterfinals at NRG Stadium. Ecuador finished second in Group B behind Venezuela.
Captain Lionel Messi has had a subdued Copa America, starting strong with a crucial assist against Canada but struggling to make an impact against Chile. A groin/thigh injury sustained in the Chile match sidelined him for the Peru game, casting doubt on his availability for the quarterfinal clash against Ecuador.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner boasts an illustrious international career, scoring 108 goals in 184 caps, making him Argentina’s all-time leading scorer. He has a solid record in Copa America quarterfinals, scoring three goals in six appearances. His first came in a 4-0 win over Peru in 2007, followed by goals against Venezuela in 2016 and a crucial free kick against Ecuador in 2021 en route to Argentina’s tournament victory.
Argentina enters the Copa America 2024 quarterfinals as favorites against Ecuador, with Messi aiming to recover in time for this pivotal match in their quest for another international title
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