Two goals from Diego Tardelli gave Brazil victory over Argentina with Barcelona’s Neymar and Lionel Messi the respective captains.
The game, played in Beijing despite concerns over smog, was the Superclasico de las Americas, with strong La Liga representation across both teams.
Brazil had Atletico Madrid’s Miranda as well as Barca forward Neymar, while Argentina named Javier Mascherano alongside Messi.
Argentina are also coached by former Barca boss Tata Martino, who replaced Alejandro Sabella after the World Cup.
Messi had a penalty save with the score at 1-0, goalkeeper Jefferson parrying the spot kick, the second time this season he has failed from 12 yards, the first coming against Levante.
Tardelli netted in the 28th and 64th minute to give new Coach Dunga – appointed after Felipe Scolari left following the World Cup debacle – a third straight win.
