San Lorenzo de Almagro have ushered in the return of manager Rubén Darío Insúa and secured a vital 1-0 league win over Talleres de Córdoba. The victory at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain last Saturday provides a boost as the club sits tenth in the Liga Profesional with 10 points from eight matches.
What did Insúa say on his first day back?
As reported by Olé, Rubén Darío Insúa took charge of his first training session on Monday and delivered a direct message to supporters. "To tell the people that our commitment will be 100% as it should be," the manager stated in a club video. Insúa vowed to honour his father's memory by defending the club "all day, all the time and in every sphere".
The Gallego takes over during a difficult period for the institution, but he knows it well. His technical staff includes Carlos Orsi, Fabián García, and Roberto Oste, along with fitness coach Guillermo Cinquetti. The team now faces a run of derby matches aiming to improve its form. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
How did the win over Talleres unfold?
San Lorenzo earned a narrow 1-0 victory against Talleres de Córdoba at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain, according to live coverage from 365Scores. The match was for the eighth round of the Clausura and gave El Ciclón three crucial points. This result means the team's recent form reads two wins, one draw, and two losses from its last five outings.
The website Somos Jujuy noted the team played under interim manager Walter Perazzo, prior to Insúa's official arrival. The probable lineup for that match included players like José Devecchi, Ezequiel Herrera, and Rodrigo Auzmendi. The win offers relief for a squad that had scored only three goals across the first eight rounds of the championship.
What is San Lorenzo's league standing?
The win over Talleres improves San Lorenzo's position in Zone A of the Clausura tournament. The team has 10 points from three wins, one draw, and four losses, according to verified data. In the overall table, El Ciclón sits six points behind leaders Gimnasia and has a goal difference of -2.
The next challenge is an away trip to face Independiente on September 13th, an opponent currently in sixth place. This match will be key to continuing the climb up the table, which you can follow in our standings section. The defensive record, with only five goals conceded, will be a foundation for a playoff push.
What happened with Sportivo San Lorenzo in Paraguay?
The outlet ABC Color Deportes reported a negative result for Sportivo San Lorenzo of Paraguay, a namesake club with no relation to the Argentine institution. The Paraguayan side fell 2-1 to Sportivo 2 de Mayo in a local second-division fixture. Franco Aragón scored the consolation goal for the "Rayadito" team from the penalty spot.
This news pertains exclusively to Paraguayan football and does not impact Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro. The Paraguayan team's relegation looms closer after this defeat, according to the sports report. San Lorenzo de Almagro's next match is on September 13th against Independiente.
