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Michael Jones

Brazil vs Argentina LIVE: Latest score and updates from Saudi Arabia

A clash of two of the biggest international sides in the world, let alone just South America, is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Brazil and Argentina conclude their tour of the Middle East with an epic encounter.

This is Brazil and particularly Argentina's first chance to prove that their World Cup failures are firmly in the past, with Lionel Messi's side beaten 4-3 by France in the Round of 16 in Russia.

Gabriel Jesus and Alex Sandro scored in Brazil's win against Saudi Arabia last week while Watford's Roberto Pereyra was on target as Argentina beat Iran 4-0. Neymar is in the squad and will be the star attraction as a star-studded Brazil side take to the field.

48 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Argentina work the ball down the right hand side courtesy of Correa who then sends a cross into the box. Lo Celso wins the header but only sends the ball into the path of Alisson
HALF TIME
SECOND HALF: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
45 mins left of the Superclassico. If things remain as they are the game will go straight to penalties cutting out the usual extra time.
HALF TIME
45+1 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
He hits the wall and that's half time
45 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Pezzella gives away a free kick right on the edge of the box for a hand ball. Neymar to take the free kick
42 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Argentina get a free kick in Brazil's half, they could've used it to work the ball into the box but instead they pass it back to the defence just to keep possession. 
39 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Woah boy is this a dull game! Brazil almost broke down Argentina's defence but Neymar thinks he's god's gift to football and tries to go it alone. Back to passing it slowly around the mid-field
36 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Brazil taking control of the ball once again but they're not penetrating the Argentine defence
33 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Argentina make a good play crossing the ball in from the right looking for Lo Celso who goes down in the box. The referee waves it away though
30 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina.
 
Argentina this time win a free kick in a dangerous area. Dybala takes it and it curls just wide of the post. The whistle goes for a drinks break as it's sweltering hot in Jeddah
27 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Jesus is brought down again by Tagliafico is the same place on the pitch, just right of Argentina's box about 35 yards out. Neymar crosses it but once again it's long. Casemiro claims it and whacks it back into the box. Miranda gets it in space and fires a shot but Otamendi clears it off the line with his head into the hands of Romero
24 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Brazil win another free kick that they whip into Argentina's box. Neymar's delivery is long though and no-one can get on the end of it. It wouldn't have mattered as Argentina have been awarded a free kick for pushing in the box.
21 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Argentina with a good spell here. They're quietly combing passes together and slowly probing for an opening
YELLOW CARD
18 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Paredes gets a yellow card for a challenge on Neymar.
15 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Gabriel Jesus is brought down in Argentina's half winning a free kick. Neymar delivers the ball and Icardi gets it clear for a corner. Neymar once again delivers the ball into the box but Miranda this time heads the ball over the bar. 
12 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Neymar is ruled offside and Argentina get the chance to come at Brazil against. They do so poorly and Brazil get the ball back. 
9 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Argentina use a free kick of their own to boot the ball high up field, Tagliafico receives it out on the left wing before bringing it back across the box. Casemiro lets it run for Brazil but Lo Celso gets there first and fires off the first shot of the game. 
6 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Paredes gives away a foul. He kicks Neymar's legs out from under him and Brazil get the ball again. They've seen the most of it so far but have done little bar knock it around the mid-field.
3 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
Saravia does well against Neymar at right back, taking the ball off him before running with it. He runs out of room and sends the ball out of play. 
KICK OFF
Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina
 
After what seems like the two longest national anthems ever, we're off! Argentina start the match and give away a free kick.
10 minutes until kick off. who's your money on?

What time does it start?

Brazil vs Argentina starts at 7:00pm BST at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 16 October.

Where can I watch it?

FreeSports TV will be showing live coverage on Freeview channel 95, Sky 422 and BT 95. The Independent's dedicated live blog will also keep you up to date.

What are the teams?

Brazil squad: Alisson, Phelipe, Ederson; Danilo, Miranda, Militao, Sandro, Pablo, Marquinhos, Fabinho, Luis; Casemiro, R. Augusto, Coutinho, Arthur, Walace, Fred; Richarlison, Jesus, Neymar, Malcom, Firmino, Lucas.

Argentina squad: Romero, Herrera, Rulli; Kannemann, Tagliafico, Bustos, Pezzella, Acuna, Funes Mori, Otamendi, Saravia, Foyth; Paredes, Pereyra, Meza, Ascacibar, Battaglia, Salvio, Lo Celso, Cervi, Vazquez, De Paul; Icardi, Correa, Simeone, Dybala, Martinez.

Odds

Brazil to win: 4/7

Argentina to win: 5/1

Draw: 5/2

Prediction

Brazil 2-1 Argentina

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