Uruguay defeats Argentina 2-1 in their first match following Messi's retirement.
Uruguay defeated Argentina 2-1 in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. This match marked Argentina's first game since the retirement of Lionel Messi. The victory for Uruguay included goals from Maximiliano Araújo and Leonardo Balerdi.
- Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in the River Plate classic.
- Julián Álvarez scored a goal for Argentina.
- Uruguay took the lead in the 48th minute.
- This was the first match for the Argentine national team without Lionel Messi.
- Colombia defeated Chile 1-0 in another friendly match.
- The match took place at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.
- Gianluca Prestianni entered the match to boost Argentina's attack.
- Lionel Scaloni decided not to give the No. 10 jersey to another player.
- Maximiliano Araújo scored in the 53rd minute after a corner kick.
- Diego Forlán's team scored two goals early in the second half.
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