Lanús Claims a Crushing Victory at the Kempes
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the iconic Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba, local team Club Atlético Talleres suffered a tough 3-0 defeat against Club Atlético Lanús. This match was part of the fourth round of the Torneo Clausura, the second half of the season in the Argentine Professional Football League (Liga Profesional de Fútbol). The goals for 'El Granate' (The Garnet), the nickname for Lanús due to their dark red colors, managed by Mauricio Pellegrino, were scored by Dylan Aquino and Valois, who scored twice, sealing a result that reflected the visitor's dominance in the second half.
The game started on a balanced note, but near the end of the first half, Aquino opened the scoring. From that point on, the team led by renowned coach Jorge Sampaoli showed defensive frailties that Lanús capitalized on, extending their lead with Valois's brace.
Sampaoli's Self-Criticism
After the match, Talleres' coach, Jorge Sampaoli, held a press conference where he took responsibility and analyzed the team's current moment with total honesty. Sampaoli admitted that the squad became extremely vulnerable after the first goal and highlighted the urgent need to work on defensive solidity.
The team lacks aggressiveness in the opponent's field. When we lose the ball, we are tired. The vulnerability we have is worrying, and it is the task we must solve.
The manager emphasized that the lack of punch in both penalty areas is affecting their performance, but he maintained an optimistic stance regarding the squad's capacity for improvement: 'I try to improve the performance of the players I have; there is no savior, I just try to go from less to more.'
What Lies Ahead for Talleres
Despite this setback, the Torneo Clausura journey continues, and Talleres (known affectionately as 'El Matador' by their fans) faces three demanding upcoming matches where they will seek redemption. The coaching staff is also closely monitoring the recovery of injured players: Matías Gómez (in rehabilitation from cruciate ligament surgery), Mateo Cáceres (recovering from a shoulder injury), and Diego Valoyes (knee recovery).
Next Rival: Gimnasia (Mendoza)
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 21:30
Stadium: Victor Antonio Legrotaglie
Home Match: Rosario Central
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 21:15
Stadium: Mario Alberto Kempes
Home Match: Central Córdoba (SdE)
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 21:30
Stadium: Mario Alberto Kempes
Sampaoli's team will look to correct their defensive mistakes and regain their confidence to return to the path of victory and fight for the top spots in Zone A of the tournament. Let's support El Matador in this new opportunity!