Argentina's Lionel Messi needed his teammates to bail him out after missing a crucial penalty kick in a shootout against Ecuador. Despite his blunder, the world champions stood by their captain, securing a 1-1 tie (4-2 in penalty kicks) to advance to the Copa America semifinal. Messi's miss could have been costly, but his team rallied around him, showcasing the resilience that makes them champions. The match was an intense battle, with Argentina finally emerging victorious thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Gonzalo Montiel, and Nicolás Otamendi in the penalty shootout. Despite ups and downs, Messi's leadership and Argentina's unwavering spirit propelled them to the next round, where they will face the winner of Venezuela versus Canada. The road to another trophy continues, and Messi's loyal fans eagerly anticipate more legendary moments from their iconic captain.