Lionel Messi scored 13 minutes into his return for Argentina in Friday's internatioal friendly against Brazil in Saudia Arabia.
Argentina were awarded a penalty but Messi's effort from 12 yards was well saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
The Barcelona skipper reacted quickest however to tuck away the rebound and give his side the lead.
Brazil had a penalty of their own before Messi's opener when German Pezzella fouls Gabriel Jesus inside the box after nine minutes.
The Manchester City striker stepped up to take it but after missing woefully against Atalanta for his club before the international break, produced an equally weak effort that rolled harmlessly wide of goal.
Messi has not featured for the Albiceleste since he was sent off in the third-place game against Chila at the Copa America in early July.
After his team’s 2-1 win, the Argentina captain made some controversial comments in which he accused Conmebol of corruption following some questionable refereeing decisions in the teams’ semi-final loss to Brazil.
Having served his ban, he is back in the side tonight.
