Argentina brushed past Iceland 3-0 in an International Friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, USA, and Valentín Barco made his 45 minutes count. The RC Strasbourg left-footer, part of Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad, scored and stacked up tidy numbers along the way. He finished with a 7.8 Sofascore Rating, built on crisp passing and smart final-third choices. For a mid-season tune-up, it was efficient football from a 21-year-old who looks very comfortable in sky blue and white.

Impact in 45 minutes

Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in an International Friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Valentín Barco made his mark in just 45 minutes. The RC Strasbourg left-footer scored once and finished with a 7.8 Sofascore Rating. He took two shots, hitting the target with one of them. The goal capped a lively half for the 21-year-old.

He added two key passes and created one big chance. Those actions helped Argentina control the final third. With 31 touches, he stayed involved without forcing plays. For a half of football, that is efficient output.

Clean distribution and chance creation

Barco’s distribution was sharp. He completed 24 of 26 passes for 92 percent accuracy. In his own half he went 14 of 15, keeping circulation steady. In the opposition half he was 10 of 11, picking safe but positive options. He also hit his only long ball attempt.

The numbers show control rather than risk. He logged three carries and no progressive carries, but still helped advance play. Two key passes in 45 minutes underline the creative streak. Add one big chance created and the picture is of a tidy, productive link player.

Defensive detail and duels

Off the ball, Barco’s metrics were balanced. He won two duels and lost two. He recovered the ball five times, a useful return for a short shift. He was fouled twice and committed two fouls of his own. That mix spoke to an active, combative role in midfield.

Importantly, he lost possession only twice. That kept Argentina’s tempo high and transitions clean. With the team 3-0 up, control mattered as much as risk. On Sofascore, those details feed into a strong 7.8 Sofascore Rating.

A neat international outing like this fits well with his Ligue 1 profile at RC Strasbourg. Left-footed and comfortable as a midfielder or on the left side, Barco continues to give Argentina reliable minutes. Football fans can follow his next steps, match stats and live momentum on Sofascore.