The Argentina National Team is preparing for an unprecedented clash tonight in Miami, where they will face Puerto Rico for the first time in a match that will go down in the record books.

With Lionel Messi as the star and captain, Lionel Scaloni’s team will field a lineup full of regular starters, combining experience and new faces looking to establish themselves in the Albiceleste.

The match, which will kick off at 21:00 (Argentine time), will mark the debut clash between the two teams, with no previous meetings in either official or friendly matches.

Argentina’s Starting XI

🚨CONFIRMADO el XI de ARGENTINA ante Puerto Rico:

Dibu Martínez;
Montiel, Balerdi, Otamendi, Nico González;
Gio Simeone, De Paul, Mac Allister, Lo Celso;
‘Flaco’ López, Messi.

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For their part, Puerto Rico will experience a historic night: they will become the 84th opponent that the Argentina National Team has faced in its entire history. For the Boricuas, it will be a unique opportunity to test themselves against the world champions.

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