The dancefloor is already prepared. Argentina and Spain have arranged to meet to try to make their rival dance to the other’s rhythm this Sunday 19 July at 5pm (local time),9pm (Madrid) and 4pm (Buenos Aires).
Messi against Rodri, milanesa against paella, tango against flamenco. It is the first time in history that the reigning Copa América champions (and world champions) face the reigning European champions.
This Sunday they share the floor with the world crown at stake. One team moves to the beat of improvisation and sheer flair; the other prefers to set the tempo, count the beats and never lose the rhythm.
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Both sides knew that, to have fun, as Bad Bunny says, with charm and finesse, you have to come to New York. Spain reached the final with a measured tempo, almost like a dance academy routine: 2-0 against France, a penalty from Oyarzabal and a finish from Porro right at the start of the second half, without a single misstep.
