The Argentina national team put on a world champion performance at the Estadio Monumental with a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil — a match Lionel Messi couldn't miss, as he followed every detail of this CONMEBOL classic from a distance.

Messi's Reaction to Argentina's Thrashing of Brazil

This was the reaction of the Albiceleste captain, Lionel Messi. He shared a series of clapping emojis as he watched the match from the comfort of his home, with the broadcast clearly displaying the historic scoreline for Scaloni's team.

Just hours earlier, Argentina had secured their spot in the World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They then went on to score four goals against Brazil for the first time in history.

Lionel Scaloni Forgives Raphinha

"I forgive Raphinha because I know he didn't do it on purpose. I understand the emotions of a Brazil-Argentina match — there's no need to make statements to create this kind of atmosphere. He was defending his team. With or without comments, Argentina was going to play their game, and so was Brazil," said Scaloni in a press conference after the reigning champions' impressive victory.

"It's a team victory. We played as a team, and that's how we minimized Brazil. It's the only way to beat players of this caliber — by playing together. We've had great matches and done many things well. The key is knowing what to do in each game, and today the guys understood that perfectly," he added.