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Lionel Messi and Argentina Face Ecuador in Copa America First Quarter-final
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In the highly anticipated Copa America quarter-final, Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team are set to face off against Ecuador at the NRG Stadium in Houston. This clash marks the first quarter-final in the prestigious tournament.
As the defending champions, Argentina are looking to continue their dominance in the tournament. Their star player, Lionel Messi, leads the team against a formidable Ecuadorian side, led by Carlos Gruezo.
Argentina, under the management of Lionel Scaloni, made a remarkable comeback after being eliminated in the quarterfinals in 2011. This edition sees them as strong contenders for the title.
Ecuador, on the other hand, have shown promise in recent editions of the Copa America. With key players like Lautaro Martinez in top form, Argentina is expected to deliver an intense performance against their South American rivals.