Argentina thrash delayed Burkina Faso 7-0 ahead of Messi farewell
World champions run riot at the Monumental against African side; Burkina Faso’s participation in friendly was in doubt after problems disrupted team’s journey to Buenos Aires. Leer más
Argentinian stars Lautaro Martínez, Moumouni Diallo, Gianluca Prestianni, Nicolás Paz, Julián Álvarez, Franco Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone chalked up seven goals as they demolished Burkina Faso 7-0 in a pre-Messi farewell friendly at the Monumental stadium. Lionel Scaloni's side proved a force to be reckoned with, setting the tone early on and dominating possession with 78% of the ball.
Burkina Faso's squad, largely made up of Under-23 players, struggled to cope with the pace and skill of their opponents, managing only three shots on goal. The match, held at the partially empty Monumental due to a FIFA sanction, saw several debuts for young Argentine talent, including Santiago Castro, Tomás Palacios and Matías Soulé.
Prestianni, who scored his first goal for Argentina, expressed his delight at finally earning his first cap. The match, played despite Burkina Faso's late arrival and numerous logistical issues, clearly showcased Argentina's superiority, setting the stage for the national team's upcoming challenge against Benin.
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