Argentina celebrates again at the Mâs Monumental stadium

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The national team enjoyed another winning night at home, thrashing Bolivia 6-0 with an outstanding team performance and a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. Julián Álvarez found the back of the net once, while Lautaro Martínez and Thiago Almada completed the rout.

From the first whistle, Argentina came out determined to dominate Bolivia. Nahuel Molina caused trouble early on, making a run down the right and forcing a save from Guillermo Viscarra, though the play was later ruled offside. Julián Álvarez also tested the keeper with a low right-footed shot. The opening goal came when Messi capitalized on a defensive error, slotting it home with ease.

Messi nearly doubled the lead with a superb free kick, but the keeper responded with a brilliant save at his left post. Just before halftime, Lionel Scaloni’s team struck twice in quick succession: Lautaro Martínez tapped in after a Messi assist, and Álvarez made it three with a sharp, angled finish, sealing the match by halftime.

The second half provided the perfect stage to wrap up a magical night: Messi added two more brilliantly taken goals to complete his hat-trick, and Thiago Almada added the final touch after a fantastic team move.

With this win, Argentina remains top of the table with 22 points, boasting seven victories and two draws from ten matches. In November, the team will face Paraguay away and host Peru as the World Cup Qualifiers continue.