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Argentina beats Bolivia 4-0 in first post-Messi friendly

Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz each score as Argentina begins transition era with dominant win in Cordoba.

Sources: Depor, TN, Harian Jogja3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Argentina beats Bolivia 4-0 in first post-Messi friendly
Photo: Harian Jogja

KEY POINTS

  • Argentina defeated Bolivia 4-0 in a FIFA friendly in Cordoba.
  • Match was Argentina's first since World Cup final loss to Spain.
  • Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz scored first-half goals.
  • Cristian Romero captained the side in Messi's absence.
  • Messi scheduled for farewell match vs Benin on Oct 6.

Argentina opened its post-Lionel Messi era with a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in a FIFA international friendly at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba. The match marked the Albiceleste's first appearance since losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain in extra time.

Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the lead in the 19th minute, finishing a cross-shot after an assist from Alexis Mac Allister. Nico Paz doubled the advantage in the 29th minute with a chipped finish following a through ball from Exequiel Palacios.

“This match marks the beginning of Argentina's transition phase after the Messi era.”

— Harian Jogja analysis

Paz added an assist later in the match as Argentina cruised to a comfortable win. Coach Lionel Scaloni rotated the squad heavily, giving minutes to new alternatives ahead of the next international window.

Cristian Romero wore the captain's armband in Messi's absence, with Emiliano Martinez and Lautaro Martinez designated as vice-captains. Messi is still scheduled to play a farewell match against Benin on October 6.

Bolivia arrived in Cordoba on the back of a 2-0 loss to Paraguay on September 27 and struggled to contain Argentina's attack. The Verde have now conceded six goals in their last two matches.

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