Argentina fans had plenty to celebrate after their team crushed Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup qualifiers.
However, one key player was missing from the action — Lionel Messi. The Argentine captain was sidelined due to injury but still made his presence felt in a different way.
His reaction to the victory quickly grabbed attention.
How Lionel Messi reacted after Argentina’s big win over Brazil
While Messi couldn’t be on the pitch, he was very much involved in the moment. The Inter Miami star took to Instagram to show his excitement, posting a video of himself watching the match at home.
His simple yet powerful response? Five clapping emojis, showing his pride in the team’s dominant performance.
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The convincing win was led by goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone. Brazil managed to pull one back through Matheus Cunha, but it was not enough to stop Argentina’s charge.
With this result, Argentina extended their lead at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, moving eight points ahead of second-placed Ecuador.
The atmosphere at Estadio Monumental was intense. Argentine fans made their feelings clear, jeering Brazil’s Raphinha, who had made bold statements before the match. But on the pitch, it was all about La Albiceleste’s dominance.
What’s next for Messi and Argentina?
Argentina’s next World Cup qualifiers are set for June, with matches against Chile and Colombia. The big question now is whether Messi will be fit to return for those fixtures.
The 36-year-old suffered a minor adductor injury while playing for Inter Miami, leading to his absence from the national squad.
For now, Argentina will savor this victory, knowing that their squad can deliver even without their captain on the field. And as for Messi, his reaction made it clear — he’s still fully behind his team, even when watching from afar.
