Barcelona midfielder Arthur was delighted with his performance in Brazil's victory over Argentina yesterday.

Arthur was outstanding in midfield for the win.

"I am very happy for the personal and collective performance, I have played with confidence and a lot of security thanks to my teammates, who believe in my work," said the former Gremio star.

"It's always good to be able to beat Argentina in the first clasico I've played, and there was a title at stake, and all the players like to be in these great clasico's, I know the heat and the grass cannot be an excuse, but if we found difficulties its because Argentina is always a tough opponent and has a good team."