This victory cemented Maradona's legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. For West Germany, it was their second consecutive final defeat (after 1982), though they would eventually get their revenge by defeating Argentina 1–0 in the 1990 World Cup Final .
Header from a Burruchaga free-kick following a keeper error. Jorge Valdano (ARG) Low side-foot finish into the corner. Goal (2-1) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (GER) Scored from close range following a corner. Goal (2-2) Rudi Völler (GER) Equalized with a header from another corner. Goal (3-2) Jorge Burruchaga (ARG) Dramatic winner after a perfect through-ball from Maradona. Key Tactical & Individual Moments Argentina 3 x 2 Germany в—Џ 1986 World Cup Final ...
: West Germany's Lothar Matthäus was tasked with man-marking Diego Maradona throughout the match. While the "Golden Boy" was quieter than usual, he still provided the decisive assist for the winning goal in the 84th minute. This victory cemented Maradona's legacy as one of