Copa America 2019: Brazil 2-0 Argentina - 5 Talking Points

#2 Dani Alves continues to show his class

Brazil v Argentina: Semi Final - Copa America Brazil 2019

While Gabriel Jesus might grab all the headlines and newspaper reports, one man who deserves immense praise for his display on the night is Dani Alves.

The right-back who is currently without a club having departed PSG at the expiration of his contract last season put in a fine display on the right of Brazil's defense, while also providing a decent attacking outlet with his forays forward.

He ended the night with a pre-assist, as it was off his pass to Roberto Firmino that the Liverpool man played in Gabriel Jesus to open the scoring while he also led the way in a number of other areas, combining multiple roles as skipper, playmaker, and right-back all in one.

Alves has 30 passes more than any other Brazilian player on the night and defended resolutely, limiting the effectiveness of Marcus Acuna who has been one of Argentina's brightest sparks in this tournament as well as his replacement Angel di Maria.

Like fine wine, the former Barcelona man gets better with age and despite turning 36 in May still maintains such a high level of performance, showing why he is the most decorated player in history and his displays in Brazil are sure to get Europe's biggest clubs falling over one another in a bid to get his signature.