3) Brazil 3 – 0 Argentina, Friendly 2006, London
This routine win was more memorable for its contexts than its moments. The game marked the grand unveiling of Arsenal’s new Emirates Stadium, and amongst the players that day were West Ham’s new signings Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, lining up alongside an awkward youngster Lionel Messi. It was this young Messi who was left trailing in Kaka’s wake as the majestic Brazilian galloped the length of the field to score a memorable goal.
2) Brazil 3 – 0 Argentina, Copa América 2007, Maracaibo
Another Copa América final, this one did not go to plan for Argentina. Brazil’s squad was mainly composed of youngsters and second string players; while Argentina were at full strength. Argentina were expected to win comfortably, but an early Julio Baptista strike was compounded by a dreadful Roberto Ayala own goal, and the Argentinian choke was completed when Dani Alves scored on the counter.