Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi (Getty Images)
Argentina defeated Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to lift their 16th title, making them the most successful team in the competition’s history. Led by Messi and employing strong strategic play, they secured their victory, keeping their opponents tense throughout the match. Here are the player ratings for Argentina vs. Colombia:
Argentina National Football Player Ratings vs Colombia
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martínez – 7/10: Made a few crucial saves and was solid in goal throughout the match.
Defenders
Nahuel Molina – 6/10: Decent defensive performance but limited contribution going forward.
Cristian Romero – 7/10: Strong in defense, made important tackles and interceptions.
Nicolás Otamendi – 7/10: Veteran presence at the back, solid and reliable.
Marcos Acuña – 6.5/10: Energetic down the left flank, decent both defensively and offensively.
Midfielders
Rodrigo De Paul – 8/10: Controlled the midfield, excellent passing and vision.
Leandro Paredes – 7/10: Strong defensive presence in midfield, good distribution.
Giovani Lo Celso – 6.5/10: Worked hard in midfield, some good moments but could be more consistent.
Forward
Lionel Messi – 8.5/10: The main creative force, provided assists, and was a constant threat.
Lautaro Martínez – 7.5/10: Scored a crucial goal, worked hard up front.
Ángel Di María – 7/10: Provided width and pace, created several opportunities.
Substitutes
Ángel Correa – 6/10: Came on and added some energy to the attack.
Guido Rodríguez – 6/10: Provided fresh legs in midfield, solid defensively.
Nicolás González – 6/10: Added some pace and directness to the attack.
Gonzalo Montiel – N/A: Not on the field long enough to make a significant impact.
Colombia National Football Player Ratings vs Argentina
Goalkeeper
David Ospina – 7/10: Made some good saves, kept Colombia in the game.
Defenders
Stefan Medina – 6/10: Defensively solid but offered little going forward.
Yerry Mina – 7/10: Strong defensively, good in the air.
Davinson Sánchez – 6.5/10: Had some good moments but also some lapses in concentration.
William Tesillo – 6/10: Decent defensively but struggled against Argentina’s attackers.
Midfielders
Wilmar Barrios – 7/10: Worked hard in midfield, broke up play effectively.
Mateus Uribe – 6/10: Industrious in midfield but lacked creativity.
Juan Cuadrado – 7/10: A constant threat down the right, good crosses and dribbling.
Strikers
Luis Díaz – 7.5/10: Colombia’s most dangerous player, scored a brilliant goal.
Duván Zapata – 6/10: Worked hard but lacked service and clear chances.
Rafael Santos Borré – 6.5/10: Had some good moments but was well marshaled by Argentina’s defense.
Substitutes
Miguel Borja – 6/10: Added some physicality to the attack but didn’t have clear chances.
Jefferson Lerma – 6/10: Provided fresh legs in midfield, solid defensively.
Luis Muriel – 6.5/10: Added some spark to the attack, created a few chances.
Daniel Muñoz – N/A: Not on the field long enough to make a significant impact.
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