Brazil and Argentina will clash for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (11), in the final matchday of the Pre-Olympic tournament. For Endrick, this derby does not only represent the opportunity to get the job done with his country but also a chance to redeem himself.
“It’s a derby. I don’t have good memories of Argentina because when I was in the national team, we lost to them at the Maracanã, and now I’m going to work again to, God willing, have a good game against Argentina,” said the young forward. In November 2023, the Palmeiras gem took part in the Seleção’s 1-0 defeat to Albiceleste in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
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Brazil and Argentina, head-to-head for a ticket to Paris
Brazil bounced back from a loss to Paraguay by defeating Venezuela 2-1 to reach the final matchday with chances of qualifying. Paraguay leads the standings with four points, followed by the Verdeamarela with 3, while Argentina are third with 2, and La Vinotinto is at the bottom with just one point.
Comemora, Brasil! O abraço de Endrick no treinador Ramon Menezes na vitória da @CBF_Futebol sobre a #Venezuela no #CONMEBOLPreolímpico. 🇧🇷 🥳#AcrediteSempre pic.twitter.com/Zy1NNi6IVU
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) February 9, 2024
In the upcoming derby between the Brazilian and Argentine national teams, there will be more at stake than just history, as a defeat would leave either team out of contention for Paris 2024. A draw could serve the Canarinha well, depending on the result between Paraguay and Venezuela.
