Argentina is set to play against Brazil in the final of Copa America on Sunday in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

The match is a sort of deja vu, because Argentina has played another nine finals against Brazil in Copa America. In those matches, Argentina won eight and lost one in Peru 2004 in the penalty shoot-out, after Brazilian star Adriano only scored the equalizer in injury time.

Argentina is playing the tournament with their first-choice squad and it has paid off - they are the only team to have won all their games in Venezuela, and have done so in great style.

For Brazil, the things are a little different, because Ronaldinho and Kaka opted out of the tournament in order to rest after a long European season, and left coach Carlos Dunga before the daunting task of defending the title with a B squad.

Also, Brazil lost their debut game to Mexico and was unconvincing throughout the first round, but eventually they crashed Chile with 6-0. But in the semis, Brazil was close to loose in front of Uruguay.

On the other side, Argentina who defeated Mexico in the semis, seems quite happy to play against Brazil. "Playing Brazil (in the final) is the best," Argentinean coach Basile said in no uncertain terms.

And Argentine players appear set to enjoy the final in the knowledge that their performance in Venezuela has been outstanding. "We have achieved the minimum objective, which was to get to the final. Now the most beautiful part lies ahead," said Argentine captain Roberto Ayala.