San Lorenzo de Almagro secured a vital victory this Saturday, September 5, by defeating Talleres de Córdoba 1-0 in the Torneo Mercadolibre Clausura 2026. The win, achieved with a header from Alexis Cuello in the 63rd minute, ended a poor run of form and provided relief for the team managed by Perazzo on Matchday 8 of the tournament, as reported by Ole.
The match was played at a tense Pedro Bidegain stadium following the recent departure of the former coach, referred to as 'Pipo'. Fans chanted slogans like "Queremos Camboyanos, queremos Matadores" during the first half, demanding a change in attitude. That demand materialized in the second half with the goal. Facundo Farías, who arrived from Estudiantes, took a corner from the right which Cuello met with a powerful header to beat Unsain. The Talleres goalkeeper got a touch but couldn't keep it out.
How did Facundo Farías perform on his debut?
Facundo Farías had a notable debut in his first official match for San Lorenzo de Almagro. The midfielder, whose arrival was anticipated by former coach 'Pipo' with the statement "the arrival of Facundo Farías would change the face of San Lorenzo", lived up to expectations. He not only provided the assist for the goal but was an influential player, creating chances and orchestrating play in midfield. His incorporation comes at a key moment for a team sitting 14th in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 7 points from 7 games (2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses).
The victory is a breather after a streak of poor results. San Lorenzo was coming off a 1-0 loss to Instituto in Córdoba on September 1st, their second consecutive defeat. Their recent form over the last five matches was one win, one draw, and three losses. This win over Talleres, managed by Jorge Sampaoli, allows them to close the gap in the table, though they still trail leaders Instituto by 9 points.
What other key moments defined the match?
The game had several chances before the goal. In the first half, Alexis Cuello had a clear one-on-one opportunity he couldn't convert. Shortly after, Cristaldo received the ball unmarked on the edge of the box but his shot lacked power. Talleres also created danger, with a header inside the area saved by Gabriel Báez.
The sending off of Matías Galarza in the second half, after receiving a second yellow card for a foul born out of frustration, made things even harder for the visitors. With a man advantage, San Lorenzo pushed for a second goal. In the final minutes, substitute Alan Salas had a chance on a counter-attack in stoppage time, but his shot went just wide of the post.
What is San Lorenzo's current league context?
The victory helps improve some difficult statistics. Before this match, San Lorenzo de Almagro had scored only 2 goals all season and conceded 5, for a -3 goal difference. The team needs to find consistency to climb the standings. The next challenge will be another tough test: an away match against Independiente, who are seventh in the table, on September 13th. Details of the squad facing that challenge can be found on the official squad page.
The final moments at the Nuevo Gasómetro were celebratory. The fans, who at halftime chanted "la camiseta del Cuervo, se tiene que transpirar" (the Cuervo shirt must be sweated in), celebrated the win and sang chants against Boca Juniors, their opponent in two rounds' time. For Perazzo, this result is a positive first step in his tenure, which must be consolidated in the difficult match against Independiente.
