Editor’s note: Portland Timbers defender Claudio Bravo is in Japan as a member of Argentina's soccer team competing in the Tokyo Olympics. Follow along as we track Claudio through his time there. The tournament began on July 22 and runs through August 7.
Group Stage | Saitama Stadium 2002 – Saitama
Argentina is in Group C with Australia, Egypt and Spain. The top two teams advance from the group.
July 28, 2021 | Bravo starts in 1-1 draw with Spain as Argentina's Olympic play ends
Needing a win to move up in Group C and advance to the quarterfinals, Argentina drew 1-1 with Spain Tuesday morning in Japan. Timbers midfielder Claudio Bravo started and played 83 minutes in the match.
Group Stage | Sapporo Dome – Sapporo
Argentina is in Group C with Australia, Egypt and Spain. The top two teams advance from the group.
July 25, 2021 | Bravo debuts and plays the full 90
Though Bravo did not make an appearance the team's opening match – a 2-0 loss to Australia on July 22 – he did get the start and play the full 90 minutes in the team's bounce-back 1-0 win over Egypt on July 25. The win puts them in third place, behind Australia on goal difference, as they head into their final Group C match on July 28 against Spain.
