The starting lineups for San Lorenzo de Almagro's 2026 Liga Profesional Argentina match against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto are now set. Manager Néstor Gorosito named an eleven in a classic 4-4-2 formation.
Gorosito placed his trust in Federico Devecchi in goal, wearing the number 25 shirt. The defensive line consisted of Emiliano Amor (19), Danilo Arboleda, Teo Rodríguez Pagano (3), and Ezequiel Herrera (32). In midfield, Nicolás Tripichio (24), Ignacio Perruzzi (5), Juan Alvarez (27), and Matías Reali (11) got the nod. The attacking duo was made up of Alexis Cuello (9) and Rodrigo Auzmendi (29).
The San Lorenzo de Almagro boss made three changes over the course of the game. Ignacio Perruzzi was the first to come off, replaced by Gonzalo Abrego (26) in the 45th minute. At the 58-minute mark, Juan Alvarez made way for Carlos Insaurralde (8). The final switch came in the 82nd minute, when Matías Reali was substituted for Agustín Ladstatter (14).
The San Lorenzo de Almagro bench offered several options. Besides those who came on, goalkeeper Juan Rattalino (13), Alejo Córdoba (35), Mauricio Cardillo (15), Mathías de Ritis (6), Franco Lorenzón (42), Martín Río, Germán Corujo (16), Diego Erazo (18), and Facundo Altamirano (20) were all available. This squad depth is a key asset for the team in their current campaign, where they sit 12th in the standings with 7 points.
Opposite them, the team managed by Rubén Forestello chose a different tactical setup. The Estudiantes de Río Cuarto coach deployed a 3-1-4-2 formation to try and counter San Lorenzo de Almagro's play. This tactical duel between Gorosito and Forestello added an extra layer of intrigue to the match.
The season's context for San Lorenzo de Almagro is complex. The team comes into this match with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses from their first six outings. Their goal difference is negative, with 2 scored and 4 conceded. Their stats reflect the need to improve offensive efficiency to climb the table.
San Lorenzo de Almagro finds itself 8 points behind the championship leaders, currently Gimnasia M. Their recent form over the last five matches shows one win, one draw, and three losses, in a sequence of results starting with the most recent. The Cyclone's last official match was precisely against this same opponent, Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, on August 21, 2026, and it ended in a goalless draw.
This match is part of a tight sequence of fixtures. The squad at Gorosito's disposal, will need to demonstrate its physical and mental recovery capacity.
The match served as a test for several of the manager's options. The starting lineup with Cuello and Auzmendi up top aimed to generate danger from the outset. The later substitutions, bringing on players like Insaurralde and Ladstatter, looked to refresh the play in the closing stages. The collective performance in these types of games is essential to correct course before the next challenge.
The immediate schedule for San Lorenzo de Almagro offers no respite. The next fixture is a visit to Instituto Cordoba, scheduled for September 1, 2026. Instituto currently sits in third place in the table, representing an even greater challenge. A positive result from this match with confirmed lineups could give the team the necessary momentum ahead of that difficult away trip.
