How would you describe your team's game?
Lionel Scaloni
: We deserved to win, but with such a margin, I don't know.
At first they had control of the ball.
We knew we could pass but they have three midfielders who know each other very well.
The impression is that they had the ball.
With the penalty, the game opened.
And we made the match we needed.
It's very strong to qualify for the final, but there's still one stage left.
Everyone benefits, but now you have to think about what comes next.
I try to stay calm.
It's very difficult.
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You prefer to take France or Morocco, and isn't there a lot of fatigue?
I never picked an opponent.
We'll take whoever comes.
Both deserve to be here.
These are two great selections.
(...) Winning is always good and winning like that, before a final, is the best rest and the best remedy.
We were able to play the 23 outfield players.
For me, it's important because everyone deserves it.
The one who plays less is almost more important than the one who plays more.
The strength of the group lies in them, in those who train the day after a bad match.
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Your opinion on Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez?
You might think they say that Messi is the greatest in history because we are Argentinian.
But I believe there is no doubt.
I have the chance to train it and see it.
It's moving.
Every time you look at him, he provokes something in his partners.
Not just Argentines.
It is an opportunity and a privilege.
(...) Julian (Alvarez) had a very good game.
Not only for his two goals but because he helped us a lot against their three midfielders.
At his age, it's normal to want to eat the world.
He is a boy who does what he is told to do.
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