Argentina hurricane sweeps away Brazil for history!

In one of the greatest matches in the history of the biggest national team rivalry, Argentina humiliated Brazil in front of 85,000 football-hungry crocodiles at a packed Monumental. Because these are not just ordinary fans. These are crocodiles who crave not only their own success but also the suffering on the faces of their rivals. With gaping jaws, they devoured every goal, every brilliant move, every won duel… Nothing was enough for them, and they never wanted it to end.

Argentina outplayed Brazil, gave them a brutal lesson, beat them down, embarrassed them, and ultimately triumphed—4:1.

Brazil has had all kinds of football traumas throughout history, but this one stings like an open wound. And every now and then, salt is poured onto it.

Since that night in the 2021 Copa América final, when Argentina defeated the Selecao on their own Maracana, stripped them of their crown, and shattered the mental barrier that had labeled them as a losing generation, everything has changed.

The World Cup title in Qatar followed, and from that point, the sky was the limit. The sky painted in blue and white, where for four years now, Lionel Scaloni's generation has roamed freely.

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They returned to Maracana in these qualifiers and inflicted Brazil’s first-ever home defeat in World Cup qualifying history. They later defended their Copa America title and continued making history tonight, further deepening their rival’s humiliation.

Since they played their first great match in the Copa America 100 years ago (after which they refused to participate in tournaments where the other team played), the greatest rivalry in football history has endured, marked by alternating streaks of dominance. But rarely has one generation tormented another as much as this Argentine team has tormented Brazil.

Brazil has not beaten Argentina in almost five years. Tonight, they at least managed to score against them for the first time in four and a half years, but that is little consolation...

Brazil cannot even use squad selection as an excuse. Yes, injuries and suspensions deprived them of key players (Alisson, Ederson, Militao, Bremer, Gabriel, Gerson, Bruno Guimaraes, and Neymar), but they still had Vinicius, Raphinha, Rodrygo, and Marquinhos.

Forced to play with their third-choice goalkeeper Bento, full-backs Arana and Wesley, a frightened Murilo alongside captain Marquinhos at the heart of defense, and the tragic figure from the previous derby, Joelinton, starting alongside Andre in midfield. Matheus Cunha led the attack ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s star trio.

For some of them, this was surely their last time starting in the yellow jersey. Do not doubt that. Such humiliation will not be forgiven in their homeland. Probably not even for coach Dorival Júnior. He was never the right man for this job.

No Messi? Okay, so what?

Argentina’s confidence in recent years is reflected in their lineup tonight. Angel Di María has been gone since the summer, and now even the divine Leo Messi was absent due to injury. But this group of warriors and friends has grown so mentally strong that they could reclaim the Malvinas with knives in their teeth.

Dibu Martinez in goal, Romero and Otamendi in central defense, Molina and Tagliafico on the flanks, a gladiator midfield with Mac Allister, Enzo, Paredes, and General De Paul… Scaloni has been carefully assembling this squad for years, and now it is an indestructible legion.

Even a wild talent like Thiago Almada is finally showing why he is one of Argentina’s brightest prospects.

As for Julian Alvarez—his brilliance has long been beyond question. One of the best strikers in the world, and perhaps the missing piece that this generation needed to accomplish all they have.

A few days ago, Almada’s wonder goal saved Argentina from defeat in Montevideo. Tonight, his moment of inspiration set up Alvarez for a goal. A devastating pass cut through the Brazilian defense, and the Spider guided the ball past the goalkeeper with his studs.

Just four minutes in, the Monumental was already celebrating, and Brazil was breaking.

After taking the lead, Argentina lured Brazil forward, forcing them into pressing, knowing how disorganized and unbalanced the Selecao’s defensive lines were. By the tenth minute, the Monumental was already shaking with ecstasy. Tonight, Enzo Fernandez awaited a cross from Molina after 33 consecutive passes from Dibu to the goal. There is the GOAL.

Unlucky Murilo barely deflected the ball—just enough to set up Enzo for the shot. Everything trembled…

Brazil was in a knockout state, unable to create chances, unable to string three passes together...Vinicius attempted some pointless dribbles, flashed his Champions League medals at the Argentine players (?!), Raphinha disappeared, and Rodrygo got swallowed up by De Paul and Paredes’ jaws.

Selecao had a brief lifeline when Romero gifted them a goal in the 26th minute. As the last defender, he got carried away, lost the ball to Matheus Cunha, who immediately shot before Martinez could set himself, and scored. And that was all from Brazil…

Soon after, clashes, provocations, and fouls started—everything Brazil didn’t need. And what they needed least was Argentina’s third goal in the 36th minute. With Scaloni’s midfield warriors, you never know who will make a run from the second line—they all do it masterfully.

This time, it was Alexis Mac Allister. Enzo spotted his run and played a sublime pass. The Liverpool star escaped Brazil’s dreadful defense and simply tapped the ball past Bento.

Argentina pushed even harder in the second half, eager for total destruction. Bento saved an Alvarez lob, while Paredes, Almada, Tagliafico, and Alvarez himself all came close within fifteen minutes.

A deserved fourth goal. Simeone's persistence—his greatest virtue—paid off as he waited at the far post for a ball that rolled through the penalty area and smashed it into the net.

Brazil’s collapse was sealed, and not even Raphinha’s shot, which struck the post, could change that. It was their only real chance of the night.

Everything after was an exhibition from the reigning world champions.

"Ole, ole, ole" echoed from 85,000 voices as the Argentines passed the ball around, and the shattered Brazilians merely watched. That used to be Brazil’s signature style. But times have changed.

Now, Argentina is the footballing masterclass, and the poor students wear yellow.

Argentina has secured their World Cup qualification in the most beautiful way possible, leaving Brazil in the dust, questioning the false image of greatness they had framed for themselves.

When the Ballon d'Or is awarded in the fall, remember this night at the Monumental…

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS - SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina - Brazil 4-1 (3-1)

/Alvarez 4, Fernandez 12, Mac Allister 37, Simeone 71 - Cunha 26/