Argentina vs Brazil: Lionel Messi's Record Against Selecao

Argentina vs Brazil was the showpiece event at the 2021 Copa America final. How did Lionel Messi perform against Selecao?

The match took place at Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, on July 11, 2021. It was the 112th meeting between the two South American giants.

Messi was set to earn his 77th cap for Argentina against Brazil at the 2021 Copa America. Throughout the tournament, La Pulga shone with four goals and five assists.

Throughout his career with Argentina, Messi has faced Brazil 11 times, according to Transfermarkt. The record stands at four wins, six losses, and one draw.

Messi has scored five goals against Brazil throughout his time with Argentina. One of those hat-tricks was against Tim Samba. Argentina won the match 4-3 in a friendly match at MetLife Stadium on June 9, 2012.

In their last encounter, Messi helped Argentina secure a 1-0 win over Brazil. The match took place at Mrsool Park on November 15, 2019.

Messi and Argentina have a history of facing Brazil in the Copa America final. However, their previous meeting in 2007 ended in a 3-0 defeat for Argentina.

Lionel Messi's record against Brazil:

1. Brazil 3-0 Argentina (Friendly) Emirates Stadium 2 September 2006

2. Brazil 3-0 Argentina (Copa America final) Estadio Jose Encarnacion 15 July 2007

3. Brazil 0-0 Argentina (World Cup qualifier) Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto 19 June 2008

4. Argentina 1-3 Brazil (World Cup qualifier) Estadio Dr. Lisandro de la Torre 5 September 2009

5. Argentina 1-0 Brazil (Friendly) Khalifa International Stadium 17 November 2011

6. Argentina 4-3 Brazil (Friendly) MetLife Stadium 9 June 2012

7. Brazil 2-0 Argentina (Friendly) National Stadium (Bird's Nest) 11 October 2014

8. Brazil 3-0 Argentina (World Cup qualifier) Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto 11 November 2016

9. Brazil 0-1 Argentina (Friendly) Melbourne Cricket Ground 9 June 2017

10. Brazil 2-0 Argentina (Copa America semi-final) Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto 3 July 2019

11. Brazil 0-1 Argentina (Friendly) Mrsool Park 15 November 2019

Win: 4 Loss: 6 Draw: 1 Goals: 5