Argentina won the latest edition of the Superclásico de las Américas, defeating Brazil 1-0 in a fiery FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifier at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on November 22, 2023. The only goal was a spectacular second-half strike from Nicolás Otamendi, whose volley secured a historic away victory for the world champions and extended Brazil's winless run in the qualifiers. The match process was marred by crowd trouble that delayed the kick-off, and the on-field action was a tense, scrappy affair with few clear chances. The decisive moment arrived from an unlikely source, as center-back Otamendi met a corner with a perfect volley to score the winner and send the traveling Argentine fans into delirium. The focus point was the heated nature of the contest, which saw numerous fouls and a red card for each side in a brawl after the final whistle, overshadowing the football at times. The table impact was massive, with Argentina moving clear at the top and Brazil's qualification campaign hitting a crisis point with a third consecutive defeat. Argentina's Scaloni praised his team's character, while Brazil's manager faced intense scrutiny after another disappointing result.