Brazil 2-0 Argentina: 3 reasons why Brazil won | Copa America 2019

#1 Dani Alves' leadership

They don't make players like these anymore: Dani Alves

Dani Alves is 36 years of age. When Neymar was relieved off captaincy duties, the Selecao turned towards their veteran right back to sport the armband. The Brazilian captain who recently confirmed his exit from PSG was absolutely monstrous, putting a lot of teams on alert in case they fancy a free agent.

The first goal was created by Alves' brilliant move - a chip over the head of the midfielder, then dribbling and finding Firmino is space. Alves surged forward through the right-hand side with purpose, completing five dribbles and a mammoth 69/78 passes with 88% accuracy. He was outscored only Leandro Paredes.

In addition, Alves won three tackles and an aerial duel. Also, he made an interception and two clearances. His role off the ball, of commanding his defensive line and shouting at players is equally important.

If that wasn't enough, he took responsibility and kept 9% of his team's possession, nearly double to what his midfielders kept. In the process, he had a staggering amount of 111 touches of the ball, more than any other player by a huge huge margin. Not to mention, he completed all of his take-ons.

Ages like fine wine, doesn't he?