ANALYSIS | Messi at his magical best helping Argentina crush Croatia

The most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny and broke Croatian hearts as Argentina reached Sunday’s World Cup final with a 3-0 victory at the Lusail Stadium.

Either France or Morocco will face Argentina who were fired-up and orchestrated by a majestic Messi on Tuesday. Considered by many to be the world’s best, Messi now has a chance to put behind him defeat in the 2014 World Cup final and fill the only blank on his career resume.

The intricate play and tight triangles Croatia attempted only had to falter in a tiny way, and when they did Argentina were ready to pounce. Already rocked, worse was to come for Croatia five minutes later when, after a similar pattern of losing possession Alvarez broke free again. Two attempted tackles only saw the ball bobble off Alvarez and on he went, before poking the ball past LivakoviArgentina seemed faster and hungrier and added to their lead after another breakaway in the 70th minute, this time by Messi.

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