The all-action midfielder was named in the starting line-up for the game at the famous La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires and played the full 90 minutes as his side inflicted defeat on their South American neighbours, playing in the post-Lionel Messi era.
After a goalless first half dominated by the home side, Bentancur’s Uruguay took a surprise lead when Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi put it through his own net just three minutes after the interval.
The visitors then doubled their lead just five minutes later through Maxi Araujo. Despite constant pressure from Argentina, they could only pull one goal back when Julian Alvarez netted with 17 minutes remaining.
This was Bentancur’s 80th cap for Uruguay, who now face a home friendly against the Dominican Republic next Tuesday.