The matches mark a return to worldwide football for Lionel Messi, who has also been absent from Argentina's squad since the World Cup.
The FC Barcelona star has been called up for for global friendly matches against Venezuela and Morocco, but Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the 1978 FIFA World Cup title, believes Messi should be rested for these friendlies to keep him fresh for the summer. "In spite of my youth I have the chance to train him", Scaloni told reporters in Thursday's press conference, where he proceeded to announce his starting line-up.
"If there's a favourite to win the Champions League, it's Barcelona", the Spurs boss said.
The Paris Saint-Germain star had been participating with the Albiceleste in Madrid in preparation of two upcoming friendlies.