Lionel SCALONI’s record now has a loss, as his team fell 1-0 against eternal rivals Brazil.

Two wins, one draw and one loss is now the record for SCALONI as coach of the Argentina national team. A late MIRANDA goal as the Brazilian defender was left completely unmarked and headed past Sergio ROMERO. Despite Brazil fielding what is arguably their strongest XI, SCALONI put out what is still an inexperienced line-up but a positive display from his back line is something which should leave any Argentina fan happy, despite the defeat.

Renzo SARAVIA kept shutting down any Brazilian threat down his side while Nicols OTAMENDI and German PEZZELLA formed a formidable partnership. As for Nicolas TAGLIAFICO, he continues to make that left back position his.

Giovani LO CELSO came closest to score several times while Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI didn’t show much threat moving forward. Leandro PAREDES showed positive signs and grew as the match went on while Rodrigo BATTAGLIA looked out of his element at times.

November’s friendly matches will bring only one opponent, Mexico, as the two nations will play twice in Argentina.

Argentina’s starting eleven is confirmed for the match against Brazil and it’s an attack of Paulo DYBALA, Mauro ICARDI and Angel CORREA.

Coach Lionel SCALONI confirmed 10 of the 11 players on Monday during a press conference. The only question was if it would be Angel CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ starting for Argentina. The Atletico Madrid players gets the start.

ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; DYBALA, ICARDI, CORREA

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has confirmed the starting XI which will start against Brazil.

SCALONI has confirmed that both Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI will start for Argentina. The only doubt is between Angel CORREA and Lautaro MARTINEZ. Speaking at a press conference, here was the team SCALONI confirmed:

ROMERO; SARAVIA, OTAMENDI, PEZZELLA, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, DYBALA, LO CELSO; ICARDI, CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ.

Paulo DYBALA is expected to start on the bench for Argentina when they play Brazil on Tuesday.

There appears to be a change of plans done by coach Lionel SCALONI. According to several reports, Eduardo SALVIO will replace Paulo DYBALA in the starting eleven. Here’s the rumored eleven:

ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; SALVIO, ICARDI, CORREA

As mentioned in a previous report, should the friendly match end in a draw, it would go to penalty kicks.

There must be a winner when Argentina play Brazil on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.

News is coming out that should Tuesday’s match involving the two South American heavyweights end in a draw, the match would go directly to penalty kicks. The winner would lift a trophy.