EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Lionel Messi and Argentina gave nearly 82,000 fans at MetLife Stadium a real treat on Saturday, and the Albiceleste equally enjoyed their performance.

Led by a hat-trick from Messi, Argentina fought back to defeat archrival Brazil 4-3 in a friendly that was worth the price of admission due to the offensive brilliance demonstrated on both sides.

Messi and Brazilian starlet Neymar each had their moments of magic, but ultimately the Argentines were the ones to depart with smiles on their faces. And not just because of the result.