Updated November 14th, 2019 at 15:29 IST

Brazil vs Argentina schedule, live streaming details and updates

Brazil will meet Argentina in Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Friday, November 15 as Lionel Messi returns after his three-match suspension

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Brazil will take on Argentina at the King Saud University Stadium, Saudi Arabia on Friday, November 15. The two South American giants will be meeting for the first time since their controversial semi-final match during the 2019 Copa America. We can expect yet another close affair between the two rivals, especially since Lionel Messi will be back for Argentina after his suspension. 

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Brazil vs Argentina: Team news and match preview

Argentina have scored 12 goals in their last three games while Brazil have conceded in every single game over that span. But Brazil hit back with three wins in the last five meetings between the sides, while Argentina have managed to win just once. 

Brazil

Brazil have been very poor since winning the Copa America earlier in the year. The Selecao have failed to win any of their last four matches with stalemates coming up against Colombia, Senegal, Nigeria and a defeat to Peru. 

Brazil are without Ederson due to an injury, although Alisson is back and should start on Friday David Neres and Neymar, are both ruled out for tie with their injury issues.                       

Brazil's Expected Starting XI

Alisson Becker (GK), Danilo, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Casemiro, Arthur, Fabinho, Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho

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Argentina

Argentina ended the 2019 Copa America in third place, as manager Lionel Scaloni saw his team improve as the tournament progressed. They are also undefeated in their last four friendly matches following the tournament. During that span, they produced a 4-0 win over Mexico and a 2-2 draw on the road against Germany. They are coming off a huge 6-1 victory against Ecuador.

Starting goalkeeper Franco Armani is expected to be rested since he will play in the 2019 Copa Libertadores final next week. But the biggest news for Argentina will be the return of their captain Lionel Messi following his three-month suspension.

Argentina's Expected Starting 11

Esteban Andrada (GK), Juan Foyth, Nicolas Otamendi, Walter Kannemann, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Lionel Messi; Lautaro Martínez, Sergio Agüero

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Brazil vs Argentina: Live streaming details

Venue: King Saud University Stadium, Saudi Arabia

Day: Friday, November 15, 2019

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Unfortunately the match will not be televised in India.

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Published November 14th, 2019 at 10:01 IST