Argentina began their 2021 Copa América campaign with a 1-1 draw against Chile in the group stage opener, but they once again will be disappointed they couldn’t win after taking the lead, which has happened three times in the last 10 days, twice now against the Chileans.
Argentina were the superior team in the first half and could have scored at least twice through Lautaro Martínez and Nico González, but both wasted big chances in front of goal. 30 minutes in, however, Lionel Messi scored a beauty of a free-kick to put the Albiceleste ahead.