The Chilean National Team will be Argentina's rival on date 3 of the Copa América 2025 and at FutFemGol we will tell you how Luis Mena's team plays.
After a successful debut—3‑0 triumph over Peru—La Roja Femenina faces this Friday, July 18 at 21:00 (Argentina time) their key match against Argentina, in search of consolidating themselves as the protagonist of Group A.
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The duel will take place at the Independiente del Valle Stadium and at FutFemGol we will tell you everything you need to know about how Luis Mena's team plays.
The Chileans arrive with a squad that combines experience and youth: references such as Karen Araya, Fernanda Pinilla added to the youth of Pamela Cabezas, Sonya Keefe, who already make a difference in the attack.
After the goalless draw in the February friendly against the Albiceleste due to FIFA date, tonight's match is presented as a new test to measure strength against an Argentina strengthened after the victory against Uruguay.
Mbeyond the proper names and the context of the need to add, the meeting between Argentina and Chile presents several key tactical aspects that could tip the balance in one direction or another:
Chile: average pressure, amplitude by bands and verticality
- Base system: Luis Mena has opted in his last games for a 4-2-3-1 with quick transitions to the attack. The double line of four remains orderly, but leaves freedom for the wingers to reach the defining zone.
- Offensive focus: the game is based on long balls behind the rival centre-backs, seeking the speed of Sonya Keefe and Yenny Acuña, who start from the sides.
- Weakness: If Chile splits between the lines or loses the ball at the start, it usually suffers on setbacks. The central defense is not fast and can be exposed to mobile forwards.
The key tactical duel
The match can be defined by the effectiveness of the transitions. If Chile manages to steal from the rival field and exploit the speed of its forwards, it could complicate an Argentine defense that does not always respond well to space.
On the contrary, if Argentina manages to impose its possession and control the pace, Chile will be forced to resist on its own field, where it usually loses intensity. At stake will be the sporting advantage for both teams: a victory would leave the winner one step closer to the semifinals and the greater objective.
Argentina vs. Statistics Chile
- This is the third match in Group A. Argentina arrives with 3 points, after its victory against Uruguay, while Chile also has 3 for having defeated Peru.
- Last confrontation between the teams: goalless draw for the second match of the FIFA date in February.
- Historically, the balance is even: 6 wins for each and 3 draws in 15 matches between them.
The possible 11 of Chile to face Argentina for date 3 of Group A of the Copa América
Antonia Canales; Michelle Olivares, Catalina Figueroa, Fernanda Pinilla, Rosario Balmaceda or Camila Sáez; Yastin Jiménez, Yanara Aedo, Nayadet Opazo or Karen Araya, Yenny Acuña; Pamela Cabezas, Sonya Keefe or Mary Valencia.