Philippe Coutinho remained on the bench as Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 in China on Saturday.

Diego Tardelli was the hero for Dunga's team as he netted in the 28th and 64th minute in front of an excited crowd in Beijing.

Messi also had a penalty saved by Jefferson.

Coutinho will now hope to feature for Brazil when they face Japan in Singapore on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Lazar Markovic was substituted after 26 minutes as Serbia scored a last minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw away to Armenia in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier.

Academy starlet Ryan McLaughlin was an unused substitute as Northern Ireland beat Faroe Islands 2-0 in Belfast.