A combined XI of two superb international sides.
Brazil and Argentina renew their old rivalry in a game in Beijing tonight, with some of the finest players in the world set to be on display. See below as CaughtOffside picks a combined XI of the two South American powerhouses…
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GK: Sergio Romero (Argentina)
A player who impressed and caught the eye of several top clubs in the World Cup, Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero is surely better than any current option Brazil have in this position.
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DR) Pablo Zabaleta (Argentina)
One of the finest right-backs in the Premier League and perhaps the world, Manchester City star Pablo Zabaleta gets the nod at right-back against Barcleona and Brazil ace Dani Alves.
DL) Marcelo (Brazil)
A superb left-back for Real Madrid, Brazil’s Marcelo is also the best option for the position in this combined XI, with Argentina’s first-choice left-back arguably better in the centre.
DC) Thiago Silva (Brazil)
Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva is one of the best centre-backs in the world and makes it into this combined XI, having shone as the captain of the Brazilian national team, despite their poor recent form.
DC) Marcos Rojo (Argentina)
A summer signing by Manchester United, Argentine defender Marcos Rojo has shown great potential in recent times and gets in at centre-back here despite often playing on the left-hand side for his country.
DM) Javier Mascherano (Argentina)
Argentina’s inspirational captain, Barcelona star Javier Mascherano had a great World Cup and is a shoe-in for the defensive midfield role here, despite often playing in defence for his club.
DM) Fernandinho (Brazil)
Probably the best defensive midfield option Brazil have, Manchester City star Fernandinho gets in to partner Mascherano here, with Argentina short of quality options in this part of the pitch.
AMR) Angel Di Maria (Argentina)
One of the finest attacking midfielders in the world, Manchester United and Argentina star Angel Di Maria is an obvious choice for one of the three spots behind the main striker, taking up a role on the right-hand side in this XI.
AML) Neymar (Brazil)
Another world class talent, Neymar can fill in a variety of attacking roles but starts on the left of this combined XI after his fine displays for Barcelona and Brazil in recent times.
AMC) Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Perhaps the best player in the world, Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi takes the number 10 position here just behind the main striker, in what looks an absolutely phenomenal attacking quartet.
FC) Sergio Aguero (Argentina)
In an Argentina-dominated XI, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero takes the final spot in the team, starting upfront ahead of his fellow Argentine Gonzalo Higuain and far ahead of any current Brazilian striker.
Brazil & Argentina Combined XI in full: