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Argentina vs Brazil: Complete Preview, Start Time and Schedule

Matt FaulconerJun 7, 2018

The Superclasico de las Americas will feature two of the most storied teams in the world, as Brazil and Argentina will battle in a two-legged tournament.

The competition is a brand new event set up by CONMEBOL and will run until at least 2018.

The interesting thing about the event is that only home-based players are eligible.

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With only home-based players eligible for these two games, many of the players appearing in the match won't be household names outside of South America. 

Where: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes

When: September 14th, 8:50 PM

Watch: ESPN Deportes (USA), ESPN UK 

Biggest Storyline: Which young player will rise to stardom?

Brazil and Argentina will have plenty of young stars on display for this match.

Twenty-three-year-old Pablo Mouche is expected to anchor the attack for Argentina. The Boca Juniors star has recorded two goals in just three international matches with the senior side.

Brazil has Neymar, a forward for Santos, who is expected to become the future of the striker position. He has 11 caps with the senior team, and has recorded six goals in those 11 matches. He was even more explosive with the U-20 team, registering nine goals in seven matches. 

Player to Watch for Brazil: Ronaldinho

The former AC Milan and Barcelona star is now playing back at home for Flamengo. He has been explosive with the club, recording 12 goals in 19 matches.

He is the most experienced player in this match, and his experience should help him to continue his latest form of dominance. 

Player to Watch for Argentina: Pablo Mouche

As mentioned previously, Mouche is expected to anchor the Argentinian attack with Mauro Boselli. They are going to need some heavy production out of both forwards to have any chance at coming away with a victory.

Mouche has a powerful shot, and always seems to find a way to be in the right place at the right time. It wouldn't be surprising if he came up big for Argentina in this one. 

Key Matchup: Brazilian attack vs. Argentinian defense

The combination of youth and experience in the Brazilian attack is going to create some significant problems for the Argentinian defense.

The combination of Neymar and Ronaldinho will be lethal for Brazil, and is bound to create some serious mismatches in the attacking third. 

What They're Saying:

Another young player who will get the chance to shine in this match is Lucas.

Luis Fabiano recently spoke about Lucas' potential, and ESPN has the full scoop.

"Lucas is a very talented player," Fabiano told ESPN. "He reminds me a lot of when I saw Kaka starting out."

"I want to see that quality from up close and help him whichever way I can. He is certain to become another revelation in Brazilian football, just as Kaka was before. Lucas has everything at his feet to become one of the best players in the world."

Jon Carter of ESPN spoke about Argentinian striker Mauro Boselli, who needs a big performance in this match to help boost his World Cup hopes.

"After struggling in the Premier League, a failed loan spell at Genoa failed to lift him and he is now back at Estudiantes de La Plata hoping to resurrect his career and prove that he is a quality finisher," Carter said.

"He may not be able to dislodge Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez et al when the big-boys return but a good performance on home soil would do no harm to his chances of making the 2014 squad."

Final Score Prediction:

Brazil 2
Argentina 1

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