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Leandro Paredes issues stinging response to Rodrygo trash talk as Argentina star reminds Brazil rival of trophy haul during World Cup qualifying romp against arch-rivals

<p>Tensions were on a knife-edge in Buenos Aires after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/raphinha-restrained-by-endrick-run-ins-emi-martinez-leandro-paredes-argentina-rout-brazil-but-lionel-scaloni-forgives-barcelona-star-x-rated-taunts/blt93c9c1d4351033b9" target="_blank">Brazil star Raphinha's X-rated taunts</a> of Argentina ahead of their World Cup qualifier. The current world champions got the last laugh after booking their spot at next summer's tournament before thrashing Brazil 4-1 on Tuesday, despite being without injured talisman Lionel Messi.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-brazil-lionel-messi-julian-alvarez-enzo-fernandez/bltd504c890f7733f8b" target="_blank">Raphinha was involved in an incident</a> following his harsh words ahead of the game, but he was not the only one. Real Madrid star Rodrygo was spotted arguing with Paredes on the pitch, however, the Roma midfielder was able to shut down his Brazilian rival with simple facts.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After Rodrygo opted to yell: "You’re so bad," at Paredes, the 30-year-old replied: "I won 2 Copa Americas and 1 World Cup, you zero."</p><p></p>

WHAT THEY SAID

<p>Following the loss, Brazil sit fourth in the South American qualifying standings, 10 points behind Argentina. They are still in a favourable position to qualify, but cannot afford to drop many more points.</p>

WHAT NEXT? 

Leandro Paredes issues stinging response to Rodrygo trash talk as Argentina star reminds Brazil rival of trophy haul during World Cup qualifying romp against arch-rivals | Goal.com

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes made sure to remind Rodrygo to respect the World Cup holders during their 4-1 thrashing of Brazil.