The Argentina team’s ticket to the 2024 Copa America Semifinals owes a lot to Lisandro Martinez.

In the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024, the Argentina team overcame difficulties to defeat rival Ecuador. Drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes, “La Albiceleste” won a ticket to the Semi-finals by winning 4-2 on penalties.

Not participating in the penalty shootout, Lisandro Martinez still deserves the title of hero of the defending champion. It was the MU midfielder who seized the opportunity in the first half and scored the opening goal for Argentina.

Statistics from Sofascore show that in 78 minutes on the field, Martinez had 3 dispute victories and 2 rescue situations. The defeat that “La Albiceleste” suffered came when the “Red Devils” star gave way to Giovani Lo Celso.

Even more impressive, Martinez also helped his hometown team circulate the ball extremely effectively. All 45 passes of the 26-year-old defender were 100% accurate.

After the defeat in the FA Cup Final, coach Pep Guardiola once praised Martinez as one of the Top 5 best defenders in the world. Making a big impression in the Argentina shirt at Copa America 2024, the Man United pillar is proving that the Man City captain is not exaggerating.