According to journalist Joaquim Piera, everything points to the match being held in the United States, in June-July 2025.
Argentina’s recent victory over Colombia in the Copa America has sparked immense anticipation for a historic meeting between Lionel Messi and his potential successor, Lamine Yamal.
If this happens, the clash will take place in the Final, a match between the Copa América and the UEFA Euro Cup.
Since Lamine Yamal’s impressive performance at Euro 2024, comparisons with Lionel Messi have been frequent.
Yamal has openly expressed his admiration for the Argentine and his desire to face him in a competitive match.
With the Albiceleste winning the Copa América and Spain securing the European Championship, the stage seemed set for their cup win in the 2025 Finalísima.
Yamal’s rise and style have drawn inevitable parallels with Messi. Both players share a similar style and creativity on the pitch, making a potential showdown all the more tempting.
However, the timing is uncertain as to when this dream event will happen.
Historical context and current changes
The Finalísima, reintroduced in 2022 after a three-decade absence, saw Argentina triumph over Italy with a score of 3-0.
This match has revived interest in the competition and a possible 2025 finale between Argentina and Spain is eagerly awaited. However, as Diario AS reports, finding a suitable date for this event is proving difficult.
The match is tentatively scheduled for June 2025, a year before the World Cup. However, the Club World Cup, which will be held from June 15 to July 13 in the United States, poses a major conflict.
The Champions League final on May 31 and subsequent FIFA international dates make the schedule even more complicated.
Spain’s commitments to the Nations League, with a possible quarter-final in March 2025 and semi-final in early June, add to the congestion.
A window could open between June 8 and 15 if Spain fails to qualify. However, Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers during this period make it difficult to align the calendars. Another possible date is March 2026, almost two years after the respective continental championships.
Lionel Messi could play against Lamine Yamal in the Finalissima 2025.
The final decision will depend on ongoing negotiations between CONMEBOL and UEFA, which are expected to conclude in the coming months.
