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Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina's 4-1 demolition of Brazil after sitting out World Cup qualifiers due to injury

<p>The reigning world champions <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-brazil-lionel-messi-julian-alvarez-enzo-fernandez/bltd504c890f7733f8b" target="_blank">thrashed arch-rivals Brazil 4-1</a> on Tuesday courtesy of goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone. Matheus Cunha scored the consolation goal for the Selecao. The win helped Argentina increase their lead to eight points at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, with a spot at next year's finals already booked.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>La Albiceleste captain Messi sat out the latest round of the qualifiers after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sad-lionel-messi-breaks-silence-withdrawal-argentina-squad-inter-miami-superstar-emotional-update-injury/bltf17bbb282f4a15d1" target="_blank">he suffered a muscle injury</a>. The Inter Miami star, however, enjoyed the match in the comfort of his home as he shared his reaction to Argentina's thumping win on social media. Messi posted a video of himself watching the game on television on his Instagram story and inserted five clapping emojis.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blteb164ec847e3dede/Screenshot_2025-03-26-12-51-11-35_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blteb164ec847e3dede/Screenshot_2025-03-26-12-51-11-35_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blteb164ec847e3dede/Screenshot_2025-03-26-12-51-11-35_1c337646f29875672b5a61192b9010f9.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Lionel Messi Instagram Argentina vs Brazil" data-source="" data-copyright="IG:@leomessi" data-portal-copyright="IG:@leomessi" perform:prop="uuid:blteb164ec847e3dede;width:1080;height:1877"></picture>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Throughout the game, the Argentina fans at Estadio Monumental jeered heavily at Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha, who had made <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/raphinha-rallying-call-brazil-showdown-argentina-barcelona-vows-score-lionel-messi-absence/blt31cc78499c4ad71e#cs26db3ca813a5439b" target="_blank">provocative X-rated statements</a> against the reigning world champions during a chat with Romario before the contest.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Lionel Scaloni's side will return to action in three months, with qualifiers against Chile and Colombia scheduled for June 4 and 9, respectively. Argentina will hope Messi is fit to take part in those fixtures.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA?

Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina's 4-1 demolition of Brazil after sitting out World Cup qualifiers due to injury | Goal.com Kenya

Injured forward Lionel Messi shared his reaction on social media after Argentina demolished Brazil in World Cup qualifying.