The world champion will have Messi back in the starting XI to face a Colombian team that is on a downward trend
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On matchday 16 of the South American Qualifiers, Argentina hosts Colombia at the Más Monumental. La Albiceleste wants to continue the positive results from recent matches, while Los Cafeteros will try to reverse a period of poor performances that put their direct qualification for the next World Cup at risk.
Argentina arrives with a streak of four consecutive victories, the latest as visitors against Chile by 1-0 with a goal from Julián Álvarez. With this win, Argentina is one step away from mathematically securing its undisputed first place in the South American Qualifiers.
Julián volvió a brillar en el partido contra Chile
Meanwhile, Colombia is going through a turbulent stage in which it went from being the runner-up to its rival tonight to being close to fighting for a play-off spot. Néstor Lorenzo's team hasn't won a match since October of last year, when it defeated Chile at home by 4-0. Since then, Los Cafeteros have recorded 3 losses and 2 draws, the latest against Peru in a lackluster 0-0.
Colombia no pudo de local con Perú
Regarding the head-to-head record, both teams have played a total of 42 matches, with 21 Argentine victories, 10 Colombian, and 11 draws. The last meeting between the two was on September 10, 2024 and was a Cafetero victory by 2-1 in Barranquilla, with goals from Yerson Mosquera and James Rodríguez for the home side, and Nicolás González for La Albiceleste.
Colombia ganó el último cruce entre ambos
Time and TV
The national team will host Los Cafeteros starting at 21:00 at the Estadio Más Monumental. The match will be broadcast on Telefé and TyC Sports.
Possible Lineups
Argentina (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Valentín Barco or Facundo Medina
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, and Enzo Fernández
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Thiago Almada or Nicolás González
Colombia (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Kevin Mier
Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina, and Cristian Borja
Midfielders: Kevin Castaño or Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, and James Rodríguez
