Lionel Messi suffered a right leg injury and left the game in the second half, leaving Argentina without their star player. However, Lautaro Martinez came to the rescue with a goal in extra time, leading Argentina to victory over Colombia in the Copa América final. Martinez's goal secured Argentina's back-to-back Copa América titles and third consecutive major tournament win. Despite Messi's absence, Martinez's heroics and a strong performance from Argentina sealed the victory. The game was marred by security breaches and delays, with chaos at the gates causing kickoff to be delayed by over an hour. Despite the challenges, Argentina emerged victorious, claiming their 16th Copa América title and solidifying their status as defending World Cup champions. It was an emotional game, with Angel Di Maria playing his final match for Argentina and sharing a poignant moment with Messi on the bench.