Argentina vs Puerto Rico: Lionel Messi Shines Even Without Scoring

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:57 am

Argentina Dominates Puerto Rico in Friendly Match, Messi Orchestrates Victory

In a friendly match that highlighted the vast disparity in skill, Argentina cruised to a resounding 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico. The game, held at Chase Stadium, saw the reigning World Cup champions, currently ranked third in the world, face off against a Puerto Rican side ranked 155th by FIFA.

Despite the lopsided nature of the contest, the match provided a showcase of Argentinian talent, particularly from Lionel Messi. While the superstar did not score, he delivered two assists and played a pivotal role in orchestrating another goal, demonstrating his exceptional playmaking abilities.

The Argentinian scoring was distributed among several players. Alexis Mac Allister contributed two goals, while Gonzalo Montiel and Lautaro Martínez each added a goal. An own goal by Puerto Rico further solidified Argentina's dominance.

The match was largely one-sided, with Puerto Rico offering limited resistance. Their goalkeeper, including college player Sebastian Cutler, faced a barrage of Argentinian attacks. The only moment of potential excitement for Puerto Rico came early in the game when Leandro Antonetti attempted a long-range shot that was barely saved by Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez.

BNN's Perspective:

While the outcome of this match was predictable, it served as a reminder of the global talent gap in soccer. It's important to recognize the value of these friendlies for both teams. Argentina gains valuable practice and experience, while Puerto Rico gets a chance to compete against the best, providing invaluable exposure for their players.

Keywords: Argentina, Puerto Rico, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Friendly Match, Goals, Assists, World Cup Champions, FIFA Rankings, Alexis Mac Allister, Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Martínez, Emiliano Martínez, Sebastian Cutler, Leandro Antonetti

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