Argentina Player Ratings vs. Colombia: Enzo Fernandez Falters as Lionel Messi-Less Albiceleste Lose Copa America Final Rematch to James Rodriguez-Inspired Cafeteros

Argentina Player Ratings vs Colombia: Enzo Fernandez Falters As Lionel Messi-Less Albiceleste Lose Copa America Final Rematch To James Rodriguez-Inspired Cafeteros

Argentina's Loss to Colombia in Copa America Rematch

In a highly anticipated Copa America rematch, Colombia defeated Argentina 1-0 on Tuesday night at the Estadio Mario Kempes in Cordoba. The match was a rematch of the 2021 Copa America final, which Argentina won 1-0.

Argentina was without Lionel Messi, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. In Messi's absence, Enzo Fernandez started in midfield for Argentina. Fernandez had a poor game and was substituted in the second half.

Colombia was led by James Rodriguez, who scored the only goal of the match in the 7th minute. Rodriguez was a constant threat to the Argentina defense and was named the man of the match.

Argentina Player Ratings

Emiliano Martinez (6.5): Made several good saves to keep Argentina in the game. Nahuel Molina (6.0): Was solid defensively but offered little going forward. Cristian Romero (6.5): Was Argentina's best defender and made several important tackles. Nicolas Otamendi (6.0): Was not at his best and was partly at fault for Colombia's goal. Marcos Acuna (6.0): Was lively going forward but was caught out of position defensively. Guido Rodriguez (6.0): Was tidy in possession but did not offer much creativity. Enzo Fernandez (4.5): Had a poor game and was substituted in the second half. Angel Di Maria (6.5): Was Argentina's most creative player and created several chances. Lautaro Martinez (5.5): Was isolated up front and struggled to get into the game. Paulo Dybala (6.0): Was quiet for most of the game but had a good chance to equalize in the second half. Julian Alvarez (6.0): Was lively but did not have much impact on the game.

Colombia Player Ratings

David Ospina (7.0): Made several good saves to keep Colombia in the lead. Stefan Medina (6.5): Was solid defensively and provided an outlet going forward. Davinson Sanchez (7.0): Was Colombia's best defender and made several important tackles. Yerry Mina (6.5): Was not at his best but was still a threat in the air. Johan Mojica (6.0): Was lively going forward but was caught out of position defensively. Wilmar Barrios (6.5): Was tidy in possession and broke up play well. Jefferson Lerma (6.0): Was not as effective as he was in the Copa America final but still played well. James Rodriguez (8.0): Scored the only goal of the match and was a constant threat to the Argentina defense. Luis Diaz (7.0): Was lively going forward and created several chances. Rafael Santos Borre (6.0): Was isolated up front but still had a few good chances. Miguel Borja (6.0): Came on as a substitute and had a good chance to score in the second half.