Pablo Zabaleta posts a celebratory blue-haired, bloodied selfie after Argentina's shootout win over Holland



Manchester City right back has been a key figure for the finalists

He has helped the Argentines concede just three goals all tournament

Zabaleta is likely to start for the South American's in Sunday's final



Pablo Zabaleta is a footballer not afraid of showing his emotion on the pitch - as he perfectly showed at the end of a draining World Cup semi final that saw his Argentina side beat Holland on penalties.

The Manchester City right back was out on the pitch celebrating his country's advancement to the final in a bright blue wig despite sporting a bandage on his face after a nasty cut sustained during the game.



And he went on to pose a selfie, complete with his two new latest accessories, from Argentina's dressing room as the celebrations continued behind closed doors.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Argentine fan celebrating with petrified-looking baby



Selfie: The imperious right back uploaded this picture to his Twitter account after the victory Party time: A shirtless Zabaleta salutes the Argentina fans after the penalty shootout win VIDEO Argentina scrape through to final

The 29-year-old played a starring role, putting the brakes on Arjen Robben on the wing as Argentina kept a four shutout of the tournament - and their third in a row in the knockout stages.

While Lionel Messi has been leading the line up front, the work of Zabaleta and his defensive team mates has often gone unnoticed, but it was obvious his team mates appreciated all of his good work as they embraced after Maxi Rodriguez's winning penalty.

Now Zabaleta has the chance to top off a successful season with City with the ultimate prize - the World Cup trophy could be lifted on enemy soil in the Maracana on Sunday.



Winners: It was a great night for everyone associated with Argentina, including Zabaleta

Emotion: Zabaleta gets a huge from Rodrigo Palacio as he weeps over Argentina's penultimate step

Maxi Rodriguez wheels away after scoring the penalty that secured Argentina's place in the World Cup final

Joy and pain: The Argentina players celebrate as Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen sits on the floor

The Argentina players celebrate in front of their fans after reaching the World Cup final

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves Ron Vlaar's penalty

Zabaleta celebrates with his Manchester City team-mate Martin Demichelis and Lionel Messi