After the Copa America 2024 group phases, we’re lastly onto the knockout phases. The primary quarter-final match is ready to happen between Argentina and Ecuador on Thursday, July 4, 20:00 GMT on the NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. This match is essential for each side, because the dropping crew will see their journey within the prestigious event finish.
Argentina enters the match with a robust foot. Lionel Messi and Co. topped Group A with 9 factors and gained all of the matches towards Canada, Chile, and Peru. Then again, Ecuador progressed by means of the group phases by inches. Whereas Venezuela topped Group B with three excellent wins, Ecuador was tied with Mexico on 4 factors however managed to squeeze into the highest two by only a purpose distinction, with Jamaica ending on the backside.
Argentina and Ecuador are assembly once more inside a month, as each side performed a pleasant fixture on June 10 earlier than getting into the event. The World Champions had clinched a slim victory due to Angel Di Maria’s first-half strike whereas Messi was on relaxation.
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Argentina vs Ecuador: Staff information
Who would be the standout participant within the Argentina vs. Ecuador match?
Accidents
Argentina
Mr. Captain Lionel Messi missed the ultimate group stage match towards Peru after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. The match towards Chile noticed him maintain a knock however he nonetheless managed to finish the sport. Although he didn’t maintain any severe blow, the remaining in Matchday 3 was given extra so he might relaxation for the quarter-final fixture.
The 36-year-old was seen participating in coaching with the entire crew. Actually, he wasn’t alone, because the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, Rodrigo De Paul, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, and Nahuel Molina had been additionally rested. Therefore, with no accidents in any way, Lionel Scaloni has a match squad to select from.
Ecuador
Ecuador additionally doesn’t have any accidents as such. Although their document goalscorer Enner Valencia missed Matchday 3 attributable to suspension, he got here within the ultimate group stage match to play the 90 minutes. Relaxation; Felix Sanchez has a match roster to select from.
Predicted lineups
Argentina predicted beginning XI (4-3-3): E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; Di Maria, De Paul, Mac Allister; Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez
Ecuador predicted beginning XI (4-3-3): Dominguez; Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, M. Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia
Head-to-head and prediction
Matches performed: 17
Gained by Argentina: 9
Gained by Ecuador: 3
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Draw: 5
There’s little question in regards to the high quality of Ecuador they usually have what it takes to frustrate Argentina. They may have adequate possibilities to showcase their attacking prowess towards the 2022 World Cup winners. Nonetheless, that gained’t be sufficient to see them knock out the reigning champions simply because it’s Lionel Messi and Co. who will progress to the semi-finals. We reckon Argentina 2-1 Ecuador.
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How to livestream and watch Argentina vs Ecuador on TV?
Followers in the US can catch the motion dwell on channels like FS1, TUDN USA, and Univision. The dwell stream may be watched on Fubo, Fox Sports activities app/web site, TUDN app/web site, Univision Now, and ViX. In the meantime, UK followers can watch Uruguay vs USMNT on Premier Sports activities 1 and dwell stream on Premier Sports activities Participant.