San Lorenzo de Almagro face a tough away test against Independiente this Sunday in the ninth round of the 2026 Clausura tournament. The match kicks off at 22:15 local time at the Libertadores de América stadium.
The side from Boedo are buoyed by a narrow 1-0 win over Talleres de Córdoba last weekend, with Alexis Cuello scoring the decisive goal. That result took them to 10 points from eight games, placing them tenth in the Liga Profesional Argentina standings. Their recent form reads two wins, one draw, and two losses from their last five outings. Their hosts, Independiente, sit eighth and have been inconsistent, coming off a heavy home defeat to Gimnasia.
Recent history
The last meeting between the sides ended in a 2-1 win for Independiente at San Lorenzo's ground back in May. This trip to Avellaneda offers a chance to improve a patchy recent away record, which includes a loss at Instituto and a draw at Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.
Likely lineups
In the victory over Talleres, manager Javier Devecchi started in goal behind a back four of Elías Herrera, Diego Arboleda, Emanuel Amor, and Tomás Rodríguez Pagano. The midfield trio featured Iván Perruzzi, Malcom Insaurralde, and Nahuel Tripichio, with Facundo Farías, Alexis Cuello, and Roberto Auzmendi leading the attack. Adjustments are expected for the away fixture.
This clash is important for San Lorenzo's ambitions to climb towards the continental qualification spots. Trailing leaders Vélez Sarsfield by seven points, every point is vital. Supporters can check the latest squad news and the upcoming schedule on our injuries and fixtures pages. The home win last week must now be the foundation for a more resilient performance on the road.
