When goals did come, they were scarce and hard-earned; when they didn't, it conditioned the entire team's functioning. According to what was learned by the Argentine News Agency, in general, the numbers of Ayude's management reflect a path that alternates between good and bad performances: eight wins, eight draws, and eight losses across all competitions. In 2026, San Lorenzo will have three fronts to battle: the Apertura Tournament, the Copa Sudamericana, and the Copa Argentina. The team showed competitive passages, even managed to accumulate points, but almost always with the feeling that it needs more. At the 'Cyclone', they understand that the main challenge lies in what happens in the final meters; the offensive deficit conditions the team's course and demands an urgent improvement if Ayude's project is to affirm itself and be sustained over time. In Boedo, they need to add points and improve their performance for what is to come. After the tough defeat in the classic against Huracán, next Thursday they host Estudiantes (RC) for the sixth date of the Apertura Tournament in search of rediscovering victory. Ayude's cycle has yet to find a clear seal in the attack.
San Lorenzo's Irregular Start to 2026
San Lorenzo begins 2026 with very inconsistent results under Damian Ayude. The team is experiencing serious problems with its attack, which has become a key factor in its performances. The team faces three tournaments, and urgent progress in attack is needed for success.