Following the primary cancellation, CONMEBOL revealed that a frantic search for a replacement venue took place. While Argentina were willing to move the game to Europe, a disagreement over the specific scheduling meant that no common ground could be found between the two continental federations.
A CONMEBOL press release detailed the breakdown: “In this situation, on Saturday, March 14, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) received a proposal to hold the match at a neutral venue, Italy, on March 27. Argentina accepted the idea without objection, except for the date, suggesting March 31. Unfortunately, UEFA announced that holding the match on the 31st — just four days later than the original proposal — was not possible, and the Finalissima was cancelled.”