Brazil moved into their first Copa America final since 2007 with a 2-0 win over Argentina in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
Gabriel Jesus starred for Tite's men, scoring the opener before setting up Roberto Firmino's sealer in the semi-final at the Estadio Mineirao.
But their chances were dashed by Firmino's 71st-minute goal as eight-time champions Brazil reached the decider.
In what was a frantic start, Leandro Paredes went close for Argentina, his powerful effort from range going just over.
Jesus had looked bright early and he opened the scoring for Brazil in the 19th minute.
Dani Alves did brilliantly to release Firmino down the right side of the area, the forward crossing for Jesus to convert from close range.
As Brazil appeared content to sit back after their opener, Argentina went close to an equaliser on the half-hour mark.
Messi's well-weighted set-piece from a central area was met by Aguero, whose header bounced back off the crossbar.
Philippe Coutinho had a great chance to double Brazil's lead in the 56th minute, the attacker blazing over after being set up following a wonderful turn by Jesus.
And, just a minute later, Argentina hit the woodwork again, Messi's volley from the left side of the area bouncing off the post after a blocked Lautaro Martinez shot fell to the star.
Argentina continued to dominate as they looked for an equaliser, Messi's 20-yard free-kick comfortably saved by Alisson in the 66th minute.
Instead, Brazil struck on the counter-attack to double their lead thanks to some excellent work from Jesus.
Jesus led a break with a brilliant run from inside his own half before composing himself to square for Firmino to tap in and make it 2-0.
That was the decisive blow as Brazil, who had already sat back after their opener, held firm to progress to the final.
At the scene of their 7-1 mauling at the hands of Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, Brazil found a way – and got some luck. Argentina hit the woodwork twice, but Brazil did enough to reach their first Copa America final since 2007.
Brazil continue Argentina dominance thanks to Jesus
Brazil have never lost a competitive game at home to Argentina and that record was maintained, thanks largely to Jesus. The Manchester City forward was exceptional throughout, scoring once and assisting the other while causing constant problems.
Messi's wait goes on
Now 32, Messi's wait for a first senior title with Argentina continues. The star struggled to find top form at the Copa America, although he looked threatening against Brazil.
Key Opta Facts:
- Brazil have never lost a competitive game at home to Argentina, winning nine and drawing two.
- They have eliminated Argentina the past five times they have met at the Copa America (1995, 1999, 2004, 2007 and 2019).
- Brazil have not lost a Copa America game after scoring the opening goal since 1979.
- Argentina attempted 10 more shots than Brazil (14-4).
- Firmino has had a hand in five of Brazil's 10 goals at the 2019 Copa America, scoring two and assisting three.
- Alisson has kept a clean sheet in each of his past nine games in all competitions for Brazil and Liverpool, last conceding on May 4.
What's next?
Brazil will face either Chile or Peru in the final on Sunday, while Argentina meet the loser of that clash in the third-place play-off a day earlier.
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