La Albiceleste remains unbeaten. After beating England 2-1 on July 15, Lionel Scaloni's side has now strung together five straight wins and eyes its next test against Spain on July 19. But inside the dressing room, something doesn't quite add up. Aymeric Laporte made it clear: "In Argentina's last few matches we've seen things that have surprised us a great deal."

What did Laporte spot in the team?

The French defender, who started the recent friendly against England, pointed to tactical details that don't quite fit. "There are things that aren't normal for a team like this", Laporte told local media. While the result was positive, the centre-back didn't hide his concern over aspects that, in theory, should be locked down in a squad of Argentina's standing.

The recent tour included games against top European sides. Scaloni's team showed attacking solidity, but Laporte homed in on defensive inconsistencies that had already been flagged in earlier matches. "It's not just the result, but how we get there", the Sevilla man added.

Why is this causing concern?

Argentina's defence has been a talking point for months. Though the back four built around Lisandro Martínez and Nicolás Otamendi remains the base, Laporte -who has logged minutes for the Albiceleste since his 2023 debut- warned about warning signs. "They're not major errors, but they're things that make us think", he explained.

The recent clash with England left images of Argentina's backline exposed on counter-attacks. Laporte, who played the full 90, was among the most critical of those lapses. "We have to be more solid. We can't afford these mistakes", he stressed. The Albiceleste, however, remain unbeaten in 2026 and riding high after the Wembley win.

What's next for the national team?

The next hurdle comes on July 19 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Spain, powered by their golden generation led by Rodri and Lamine Yamal, will be the opponent. Argentina arrive on a five-game winning streak and without a loss in over a year. "We're taking it game by game", Laporte said, though manager Lionel Scaloni is already working on tweaks for the key clash.

The players know the level shown in recent months isn't enough. "We have to improve on the basics", the defender admitted. The fans, meanwhile, remain on tenterhooks. Scaloni's side is chasing favouritism on the road to the 2026 World Cup, but the details Laporte flags could be the difference between lifting the trophy and an unexpected slip.

Argentina closed the tour with a 2-1 win over England on July 15 and now turns to Spain. With five straight victories in the books, the Argentine squad faces another exam in a tough venue.