2026 cycle starts: Atlético Rafaela draw opener with Almagro | OneFootball

La Crema formally began its journey in the 2026 season of the Primera Nacional. On Friday night, the albiceleste team hosted Almagro at the Monumental in the Alberdi neighborhood for the opening match of Zone B, in a game that ended with a scoreless draw of 0-0.

Despite the lack of goals, the debut served to observe the first outlines of Iván Juárez's team, which approaches this cycle with the ambition of being one of the contenders in the tournament. The coaching staff is committed to consolidating a solid block and maintaining the competitive identity that the group has forged recently, factors that will be crucial in a long-term tournament.

The schedule for the Rafaela team will continue with their first trip to the interior of the country. Next Saturday, February 21, Atlético will travel to Mendoza to face Deportivo Maipú, a highly demanding test as visitors. After that commitment, the action will return home for the third round, where they will host Temperley at their stadium.

With this first point in the bag, Atlético de Rafaela begins to navigate a championship that will offer no respite, with their sights set on the top positions of the table.

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