Argentina Thrashes Guatemala in Pre-Copa America Friendly

Messi and Lautaro Martínez Bag Doubles in 4-1 Victory

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentine national team put on a dominant display in a friendly match against Guatemala, cruising to a 4-1 victory thanks to stellar performances from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, who each netted a brace.

Vintage Messi Shines in Preparation for Copa America

After a slow start, Argentina turned the match on its head in the second half. Messi, the team's talisman, opened the scoring with a trademark free-kick before adding a second with a clinical finish. Martínez, partnering Messi in attack, also impressed with his scoring prowess, bagging two goals in quick succession.

Confident Tune-Up Before Title Defense

The win serves as a much-needed confidence boost for Argentina as they gear up to defend their Copa America title in Brazil. The team's final warm-up match before the tournament proved to be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their tactics and showcase their attacking prowess.

Guatemala's Spirited Performance

Despite the heavy defeat, Guatemala put up a spirited fight and managed to grab a consolation goal through Luis Martínez. The team's performance showed resilience and determination, even against a world-class opponent.

Looking Ahead to Copa America

Argentina will now turn their attention to the upcoming Copa America, where they will face tough competition from defending champions Brazil and other South American powerhouses. With Messi and Martínez in top form, the team will be confident in their ability to challenge for the title.