Preview: Top international friendly matches to watch in November 2019

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November 12, 2019 Von Ali M.

Themenbereiche: TV Schedules, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Korea Republic, Chile, Peru, International Friendly

The likes of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile will be in action in preparation for next year's Copa America tournament.

Play has halted in club football, making way for yet another international break. While some nations will be involved in competitive games such as Euro 2020 qualifiers, others will be tested with exciting friendly match-ups.

With another Copa America tournament taking place next year, South America must prepare and since there are no qualifiers for this competition, friendlies are the only means. Nonetheless, we are in for many juicy encounters. Here are the top friendly games to watch this month.

November 15, 2019

Brazil vs Argentina

November 18, 2019

Argentina vs Uruguay

November 19, 2019

Brazil vs Korea Republic
Ecuador vs Colombia
Peru vs Chile

Brazil vs Argentina – A repeat of that feisty Copa America showdown?

The last time these two sides met was back in the 2019 Copa America semi-final. Argentina put in an improved performance and came close to scoring but ended up losing 2-0. There was tons of controversy that followed, as La Albiceleste felt they were denied two clear penalties and were treated unfairly by the referee.

They will now reignite their rivalry on Friday. Argentina are aware that if they wish to end their long wait for silverware, they will have to over the Selecao. Messi will be back for this clash after serving his four-match ban for accusing CONMEBOL of corruption. Neymar will not feature due to injury but Tite’s men conquered South America in his absence nonetheless.

Argentina vs Uruguay – How will Scaloni’s men fare against a defensive wall?

The defense wasn’t Argentina’s only problem during the recent Copa America tournament. In games against Colombia and Paraguay, the South American giants struggled to create chances, with Messi, Aguero, Di Maria, and Lautaro failing to gel well.

Things improved as the tournament went on and since its climax, Leo has returned to top form and Lautaro has shown he is a lethal striker. However, the case remains can Scaloni find a way to make all his attacking-minded pieces fit and work? Uruguay will be the perfect test as a defense consisting of Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez isn’t always the easiest to break down.

Peru vs Chile – La Blanquirroja aiming to show Copa America 2019 wasn’t a fluke

When Peru eliminated Uruguay then Chile to make the 2019 Copa America final, it had everyone talking. They were no heavyweights heading into that competition but still faced off with Brazil, and made them sweat in moments, in the final before losing 3-1.

However, since then, Peru have picked up only one win. They are out to show that their achievement over the summer was no fluke. Their clash with Chile would be a great opportunity to prove that.