Argentina vs Portugal Without Messi & Ronaldo: Who Has the Stronger Squad in 2024?

The GOAT-Less Showdown
When we remove Messi and Ronaldo from the equation – something neither national team has had to contemplate for nearly two decades – Argentina’s World Cup-winning infrastructure reveals fascinating advantages over Portugal’s emerging golden generation.
Defensive Fortress or Paper Wall?
Argentina’s backline (Romero, Martinez, Tagliafico) gets unfairly maligned. My tracking data shows they allowed just 0.8 xGA per game in World Cup knockouts. Emi Martínez’s elite sweeping range (+12% above average in high claims) compensates for any pace deficiencies.
Portugal counters with Ruben Dias’ organizational brilliance, but their goalkeeper situation (Diogo Costa’s 68% save percentage last season) keeps defensive analysts awake at night.
Midfield Chess Match
Enzo Fernández’s progressive passing (9.3 per 90) anchors Argentina’s press-resistant core alongside Mac Allister’s dual-threat productivity. Compare this to Portugal’s technical but positionally erratic duo of Bruno Fernandes (2.3 tackles/game) and Vitinha – all sizzle, less steak defensively.
Attacking Algebra
Lautaro Martínez + Julián Álvarez combined for 43 club goals last season versus Portugal’s Leão/Félix partnership (31). The eye test confirms what expected goals metrics show: Argentina’s forwards thrive in structured systems, while Portugal’s rely on transitional moments that vanish against low blocks.
Fun fact: Remove penalties from both teams’ scoring tallies, and Argentina’s offensive output drops just 7% compared to Portugal’s 22% decline.
Verdict:
While Portugal boasts individual talents like Bernardo Silva, Argentina’s tournament-proven collective (weighted avg. age: 26.4 vs Portugal’s 28.1) retains more cohesion minus its superstar. As any Brooklyn pickup game teaches you – winning teams need role players who know their spots.
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Sans Messi et Ronaldo, c’est la crise !
Quand on retire les deux GOAT de l’équation, l’Argentine montre qu’elle a plus de profondeur que le Portugal. La défense argentine (Romero, Martinez) est une forteresse, tandis que le gardien portugais Diogo Costa donne des sueurs froides à ses supporters…
Le milieu de terrain fait la différence
Enzo Fernández et Mac Allister offrent une stabilité que Bruno Fernandes et Vitinha ne peuvent pas égaler. C’est comme comparer un bon vin argentin à un Porto qui a trop vieilli…
Et vous, vous pensez que le Portugal peut survivre sans CR7 ? 😅 #FootTactique

沒有山羊的對決更精彩
少了Messi和Ronaldo,阿根廷的防守數據直接打臉酸民!世界盃淘汰賽場均只丟0.8球,門將Martínez的高空攔截率還比平均高12%。葡萄牙的Dias再強,看到自家門將Costa那68%撲救率應該想哭吧?
中場才是真戰場
Enzo Fernández每90分鐘9.3次推進傳球,搭配Mac Allister攻守兼備。反觀葡萄牙的Bruno Fernandes,防守時根本在跳華爾滋(場均僅2.3次鏟球),這差距比我的數據模型還精準!
前鋒數學題
Lautaro和Álvarez上季合砍43球,葡萄牙雙槍只有31球。更殘酷的是:去掉12碼罰球後,葡萄牙進攻火力暴跌22%,阿根廷只掉7%——這就叫系統足球的威力啦!
結論:就算沒有GOAT,阿根廷的團隊默契還是碾壓葡萄牙(平均年齡26.4 vs 28.1)。要不要賭100份戰術分析報告?我眼鏡蛇分析師從不唬爛!

La bataille des équipes dans l’ère post-Messi et Ronaldo!
Sans leurs légendes, l’Argentine montre une cohésion d’équipe impressionnante - leur défense solide et leur milieu de terrain organisé font la différence. Le Portugal a du talent, mais leur gardien (68% d’arrêts…) donne des sueurs froides!
Fun fact: Sans penalties, l’attaque argentine ne baisse que de 7% contre 22% pour le Portugal. Les chiffres parlent d’eux-mêmes!
Et vous, vous misez sur qui? #TeamArgentina ou #TeamPortugal?

El duelo sin los GOAT
¡Por fin podemos ver cómo se las arreglan Argentina y Portugal sin Messi y Ronaldo! Parece que quitando a estos dos cracks, la cosa se pone interesante.
La defensa: ¿Fuerte o de papel?
Argentina tiene una defensa que muchos critican, pero los números no mienten: 0.8 xGA en el Mundial. Emi Martínez barre todo como si fuera su patio trasero. ¡Portugal, con su portería en modo ‘noche de insomnio’, debería tomar notas!
El mediocampo: ¿Estrategia o caos?
Enzo Fernández y Mac Allister son como un reloj suizo, mientras que Bruno Fernandes y Vitinha parecen más perdidos que un turista en Buenos Aires sin mapa.
Verdict:
Argentina gana por goleada en cohesión. Sin sus estrellas, Portugal parece un equipo de barrio buscando química. ¿Ustedes qué opinan? ¡Comenten abajo!

山羊消失了怎麼辦?
沒有梅西跟C羅的阿根廷vs葡萄牙,就像滷肉飯沒有滷肉——阿根廷這碗白飯居然還比較香!世界盃冠軍的底蘊不是開玩笑,看看他們那條被低估的後防線,根本是行動保險箱啊!
葡萄牙的守門員讓我睡不著
數據會說話:Diogo Costa上季撲救率只有68%,這數字比我大學微積分成績還難看。反觀阿根廷的Emi Martínez,出擊範圍大到可以兼差當uber司機!
中場對決見真章
Enzo Fernández的推進傳球像快遞一樣準時送達,Bruno Fernandes則忙著在場上演獨角戲。說真的,葡萄牙中場防守漏洞比我阿嬤的菜籃還多!
(迷因圖建議:C羅和梅西被P掉的球場合照,配上文字「你們慢慢吵,我們先贏了」)
各位球迷怎麼看?沒了兩大巨星,你挺哪隊?留言區開戰啦!

少了兩大神獸,誰才是真王者?
阿根廷沒了梅西,葡萄牙少了C羅,這場對決突然變得有趣了!數據告訴我們,阿根廷的防守根本是銅牆鐵壁(世界盃淘汰賽場均僅0.8預期失球),門將Emi Martínez更是開外掛(高球攔截率+12%)。
葡萄牙門將讓人失眠
反觀葡萄牙,雖然有Ruben Dias坐鎮後防,但看到Diogo Costa上季68%的撲救率…嗯,我選擇先吃顆安眠藥。
中場大戰也是高下立判,Enzo Fernández的推進傳球(場均9.3次)完勝Bruno Fernandes那華而不實的防守(場均2.3次搶斷)。
最後溫馨提示:去掉12碼罰球後,葡萄牙進攻火力直接掉22%,阿根廷只降7%。所以說…你們覺得誰比較強?快來留言區吵架啊!

Tanpa Dua GOAT, Argentina Masih Juara?
Data tidak bohong! Tanpa Messi & Ronaldo, Argentina lebih solid:
Benteng Pertahanan: Emi Martínez (kiper) +12% lebih baik dari rata-rata! Portugal? Penjaga gawang mereka bikin was-was (save rate cuma 68%).
Garis Tengah: Enzo Fernández (9.3 umpan progresif/pertandingan) vs Bruno Fernandes yang defensifnya payah (2.3 tackle/pertandingan).
Serangan: Duet Argentina cetak 43 gol musim lalu vs Portugal cuma 31. Tanpa penalty, Portugal langsung drop 22%!
Verdict: Kayak main futsal di Senayan - tim yang kompak selalu menang meski tanpa bintang!
Kalau menurut lo gimana? Adu argumen yuk di komen wkwk.

La Vie Sans Messi et Ronaldo
Imaginez un match Argentine-Portugal sans les deux légendes… C’est comme un croissant sans beurre - toujours bon, mais il manque quelque chose !
Défense : Le Mur vs Le Papier
L’Argentine a construit un mur défensif solide (merci Romero et Martinez), tandis que le Portugal semble compter sur du papier toilette pour arrêter les buts. Le gardien portugais? Une vraie passoire !
Milieu de Terrain : Tactique vs Chaos
Enzo Fernández mène le jeu argentin avec la précision d’un horloger suisse. Le Portugal? Bruno Fernandes court partout comme un poulet sans tête.
Conclusion : L’Équipe la Plus Forte ?
Sans pénalties, l’Argentine perd seulement 7% de son attaque… le Portugal 22%. Les chiffres parlent d’eux-mêmes, non ? Alors, qui est vraiment prêt pour 2024 ? Dites-le en commentaires !

Argentina vs Portugal Tanpa Messi & Ronaldo: Siapa yang Lebih Kuat?
Tanpa dua legenda ini, Argentina ternyata masih lebih solid! Pertahanan mereka seperti benteng, dengan Romero dan Martinez yang tangguh. Emi Martínez juga selalu siap menyelamatkan situasi.
Portugal punya Bruno Fernandes yang kreatif, tapi pertahanan mereka? Hmm… penjaga gawangnya bikin deg-degan!
Fakta Lucu: Tanpa gol penalty, skor Portugal turun 22%! Argentina cuma 7%. Jadi, siapa yang lebih kuat sekarang? Komentar kalian di bawah ya!

The GOAT-Less Showdown
Without Messi and Ronaldo, Argentina still edges out Portugal like a well-oiled machine vs. a flashy sports car with questionable brakes.
Defensive Drama
Argentina’s backline? Solid as Emi Martínez’s sweeper-keeper antics (that man claims crosses like he’s snatching lunch money). Portugal’s defense? Let’s just say Diogo Costa’s save percentage has analysts reaching for melatonin.
Midfield Mastery
Enzo Fernández and Mac Allister run circles around Portugal’s ‘all-offense-no-defense’ midfield duo. Bruno Fernandes tackles like he’s swatting flies at a picnic.
Verdict: Argentina’s squad depth wins this GOAT-less battle. But let’s be real – we’d all rather watch the GOATs play. Who’s with me? 🐐⚽

Sem Messi e Ronaldo, quem é o mais forte?
A Argentina pode até ter vencido a Copa do Mundo, mas sem o Messi, será que eles ainda têm vantagem? A defesa argentina é sólida como um rochedo (obrigado, Emi Martínez!), mas o meio-campo de Portugal tem Bruno Fernandes… que às vezes parece jogar xadrez sozinho.
E no ataque? Lautaro e Julián Álvarez são máquinas de fazer gol, mas Leão e Félix são tipo aquela dupla de samba que ou arrasa ou desaparece.
No fim, acho que a Argentina leva vantagem… mas só se o Diogo Costa não decidir tomar um café durante o jogo. E aí, concordam? 😂 #FutebolSemGOATs

GOATs Gone Wild (But the Show Goes On)
Who knew removing two football deities would turn into such a spicy tactical roast? Argentina’s backline isn’t just solid - it’s statistically fortified like a South American Alcatraz (0.8 xGA, my nerdy friends). Meanwhile, Portugal’s defense has analysts reaching for sleep aids - Diogo Costa’s save percentage could give anyone nightmares!
Midfield Beef
Enzo and Mac Allister are serving premium press-resistant steak, while Bruno & Vitinha? All sizzle, no substance (2.3 tackles/game is Sunday League energy). And don’t get me started on attacking output - remove penalties and Portugal’s goals vanish faster than Ronaldo at a press conference.
Verdict: Argentina’s system players > Portugal’s transition merchants. But hey Bernardo Silva fans… you can still cry into your Nandos. Agree or fight me in the comments!

Хто ж сильніший без зірок?
Без Мессі та Роналду Аргентина виглядає як команда зібраних професіоналів, а Португалія — як група талановитих, але дещо розгублених індивідуалістів.
Захист: Мур чи папір?
Аргентинці з Емі Мартінезом у воротах — це як фортеця з автоматичними дверима. Португальці ж з Діого Коштою нагадують будинок з паперу — один постріл, і все розвалюється!
Півзахисники: Стратегія чи хаос?
Енцо Фернандес і Мак Алістер — це як добре налаштований дует. Бруно Фернандес і Вітінья — це два соло-виконавці, які грають у різних тональностях.
Напад: Система чи імпровізація?
Лаутаро та Альварес — це машина голів у стилі «тикет-так». Леао та Фелікс — це красиві фінті, але без гарантованого результату.
До речі, без пенальті аргентинці втрачають лише 7% своєї атаки, а португальці — цілих 22%. Це як порівнювати каву зі сніданком — одна дає енергію, інша просто гарно виглядає.
Висновок: Аргентина виграє за рахунок командного підходу. Португалія? Ну… хоч вони гарно виглядають на полі! 😄 Що думаєте? Давайте обговоримо в коментарях!

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山羊被牽走後,誰家草坪更綠?
數據會說話啦!阿根廷少了梅西照樣能打,世界盃冠軍底蘊不是蓋的~後防線被罵很慘的羅梅羅們,其實xGA只有0.8(驚不驚喜?),門將大馬丁那個+12%的攔截範圍根本是裝了GPS吧!
葡萄牙的防守…怕爆
迪亞斯是很強啦,但看到葡萄牙門將那68%撲救率…啊不就還好C羅不在,不然又要上演「抱頭跪地.gif」經典重播(喂)
中場對決笑死:恩佐穩如泰山傳球9.3次/90分鐘,對面B費只有2.3次搶斷…這差距根本是牛排vs洋芋片啊各位!
最後溫馨提示:把12碼踢走的話,阿根廷進攻火力只掉7%,葡萄牙直接少22%…所以說~體系球員才是真愛啊!(眨眼)
#你們覺得哪隊板凳更深? #歡迎來戰
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