Unmatched Statistics of the Argentina National Team under Lionel Scaloni
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Argentina defeated Ecuador 1-0 in a friendly match in Chicago on the morning of June 10, showcasing impressive statistics under coach Lionel Scaloni.
The Argentina National Team began their friendly tour in preparation for Copa America 2024 on June 10. The 2022 World Cup champions secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Notably, the Tango team once again won a match where they scored the opening goal, a common occurrence during Lionel Scaloni’s era.
Under the guidance of the 46-year-old strategist, La Albiceleste has maintained an exceptional performance when scoring the first goal: They have won 47 out of 55 matches.
For over six years, Argentina has known how to protect their advantage when leading 1-0. In total, they have achieved 47 wins, 7 draws, and only 1 loss. The only time they were overturned was against Saudi Arabia in their opening match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Scaloni Among the Top 5 Coaches with Most Matches for Argentina
Lionel Scaloni has overseen 70 matches as head coach of the Argentina National Team. With this statistic, he has surpassed Marcelo Bielsa and entered the top 5 coaches with the most matches leading La Albiceleste.
Scaloni ranks behind other legends such as Alfio Basile, César Luis Menotti, and Carlos Bilardo.
- 125 matches: Guillermo Stábile
- 79 matches: Carlo Bilardo
- 78 matches: César Luis Menotti
- 76 matches: Alfio Basile
- 70 matches: Lionel Scaloni
- 69 matches: Marcelo Bielsa
Speaking to the media after the victory over Ecuador, coach Lionel Scaloni said: “I think this was a good match for us and for Ecuador. The friendly was very intense. Argentina knows very well who the South American opponent is, and they are a strong team. I think the whole team did what they had to do.”
He added: “These matches always carry risks, whether it’s injuries or losses. We try to prevent them from happening. In some cases, like Nahuel Molina’s, we didn’t want to take any risks; he wasn’t in the best condition.”
