Argentina 3 X 2 Germany В—џ - 1986 World Cup Final ...

: Argentina utilized a 3-5-2 formation , which allowed wing-backs to push forward while maintaining a compact defense tailored to unleash Maradona’s creativity.

: West Germany's Lothar Matthäus was tasked with man-marking Diego Maradona throughout the match. While the "Golden Boy" was quieter than usual, he still provided the decisive assist for the winning goal in the 84th minute. Argentina 3 x 2 Germany в—Џ 1986 World Cup Final ...

Argentina dominated the early stages, taking a 2–0 lead, but a legendary German comeback late in the second half nearly forced extra time before a dramatic winner from Jorge Burruchaga sealed the victory. Player (Team) Description José Luis Brown (ARG) : Argentina utilized a 3-5-2 formation , which

Header from a Burruchaga free-kick following a keeper error. Jorge Valdano (ARG) Low side-foot finish into the corner. Goal (2-1) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (GER) Scored from close range following a corner. Goal (2-2) Rudi Völler (GER) Equalized with a header from another corner. Goal (3-2) Jorge Burruchaga (ARG) Dramatic winner after a perfect through-ball from Maradona. Key Tactical & Individual Moments Argentina dominated the early stages, taking a 2–0

: The match saw six yellow cards , which stood as a record for a World Cup Final until 2010. The Aftermath