Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as they outclassed Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the “Finalissima” at a raucous Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
First-half goals by Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria put the south American champions in complete control against an Italy side who were back at Wembley 11 months after beating England to win the delayed Euro 2020.
With thousands of their supporters in the 87,000 crowd determined to turn northwest London into Buenos Aires for the night, an Argentina side including Lionel Messi was simply too quick and slick for the lumbering Azzurri.
Congratulations to @julianalvarezzz and Argentina on winning the 2022 Finalissima, defeating Italy 0-3 at Wembley tonight. @ManCity
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) June 1, 2022
Argentina on top of the world as Lionel Messi inspires ‘Finalissima’ win over Italy. Match report from Wembley by @ed_aarons https://t.co/82e4I05oX7
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) June 1, 2022
