The defense of Argentine champions could hit their ticket to the World Cup finals during this international break and, if they do, they will have done it in the harsh way.
Lionel Scaloni’s men culminate in the Conmebol qualifying section, five points in front of Uruguay in front of tomorrow night in Montevideo before returning home to face Brazilian fighters next week.
They should also play both games Without Talisman Lionel Messi, who remained in Miami to recover from a stem.
They still have a world -class players and Uruguay’s defender Jose Maria Gimenez knows that it will be a tough mission for his side.
Atletico Madrid’s Center-Half said: “It’s a difficult game, just like all the matches of this caliber. I think we are willing to compete and we will do it in the best possible way … For us this game is very important.
“The players that Argentina have are the Grade A. It’s a complex game.”
With Messi and Lautaro Martinez both absent, Julián álvarez is likely to start attacking La Albicleste and Gimenez enjoys the opportunity to face his teammate.
“I will try not to hit Julián because we need him at Atlético,” he jokes, before adding: “The shirt must defend teeth and nail and, on the court, you do not look at the opponent’s face.”
Lautaro MartÃnez will be left out of the team for this double March match due to muscle injury to his left hamstring. pic.twitter.com/aulcbzyg46
– Argentina in English (@Afaseccionen) group March 19 2025
Group news for Uruguay against Argentina
Alvarez will lead the attack and could be supported by Juventus Winger Nico Gonzalez, who can be more centrally pushed. Angel Correa, another Atletico man, could also be included.
Uruguay has their own issues with Manchester United midfielder Manuel Hugarte for the first of their two games this week.
Darwin Nuza, who spoke his races yesterday in Liverpool, It will start on an attack on Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Projected lines for Uruguay against Argentina
Uruguay: Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Gimenez, Saracchi. Valverde, Bentancur. Pellisters, Aguirre, M. Araujo. Nuns
Argentina: Martinez; Molina, Romero, otamendi, tagliafico. By Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez. Correa, Gonzalez, Alvarez
How to watch Uruguay against Argentina
The game starts at 11.30pm in the UK. It is not available for watching on TV, but you can transfer it to the website and the bet365 application.
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Stats for Uruguay against Argentina
- In 8 of the last 9 Uruguay fits in the World Cup Conmebol, the total number of goals was under 3.5
- In 21 of the last 22 Argentina’s matches in Conmebol of the World Cup, the total number of goals were under 3.5
- Uruguay won their last meeting in 2023, 2-0 thanks to the goals by Ronald Araujo and Nunez
- This was Uruguay’s first victory over Argentina in 10 years
