Few imagined that a few weeks ago, after their inaugural defeat against Saudi Arabia.
And yet, Argentina is the first country qualified for the final of the World Cup in Qatar.
Not by half, moreover: the Albiceleste outclassed Croatia on Tuesday evening in the semi-finals, with a magical Messi and an opportunistic Alvarez.
“Even if we started off losing, we were confident that this group would go forward, explains the number 10, once again voted man of the match.
We asked people to trust us because we know what we are worth.
This group is incredible, we did it, we did it, we are going to play another final... Once again, Argentina are in the final of the World Cup!
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Once again yes, after the failure against Germany in 2014. Bad memories that do not haunt Scaloni's men for the moment.
"We have worked a lot and we deserve it," said midfielder Rodrigo de Paul.
We have faith because we came here as South American champions.
I never tire of repeating it: inside the locker room, we knew we were capable of it.
We suffered a blow at the start (2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia, editor's note), but then each match was like a final, we had to win no matter what.
This team showed what they were capable of.
You have to thank the supporters, you identify with them.
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A state of mind defined by defender Nicolas Otamendi: “We are 26 warriors, ready to fight for ours.
” Solid defensively, capable of being dangerous at any time on the strokes of genius of Messi, the passes of Enzo Fernandez or the all-terrain pressing of his midfielder, Argentina will not be easy to take in the final.
Let Morocco or France be warned.
“Today, there was fatigue, but we will look for strength in unsuspected places, continues Messi.
This group is very smart.
He knows how to read the moments during each game.
It is an intelligent group that knows how to suffer when it is necessary to suffer.
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