"You always learn when you play a match against rivals you don't know very well, and who are as physically strong as Angola. It was a good test; they have fast players. I think we rose to the occasion, even though at times we could have done better."
"We tried to play the game to our strengths, I congratulate our opponents on their good performance as well. Otamendi didn't play because we preferred to take care of him, we know him. Today we chose other players but we knew he was willing as always."
"We finished well, it was a good year, with moments of very good football, always with things to improve. The important thing is that we continue competing and we take everything very seriously. We were received with great affection here in Angola, so we are very happy. They have a great team."
Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in Africa, with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi securing the victory. Angola provided a physically strong, fast challenge that tested Argentina across the 90 minutes. Coach Lionel Scaloni highlighted the value of facing unfamiliar, robust opponents and congratulated Angola on their performance. Nicolás Otamendi was rested as a precaution while other players were selected to manage his workload. Midfielder Rodrigo de Paul praised the squad's strong end to the year, stressed the need for continued improvement and competitiveness, and thanked Angolan fans for their warm reception.
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