"Halcón" seals Ayude’s fate: San Lorenzo lose their manager after fiasco | OneFootball

The resounding 5-2 defeat against Defensa y Justicia ended up being the final point for Damián Ayude's tenure at the helm of San Lorenzo. In a morning filled with tension and sadness at the Ciudad Deportiva, the club's president, Sergio Costantino, informed the coach of his dismissal, a result of a 2026 season start that fell far short of the expectations of the management and the blue and red fans.

Chronicle of a Foretold Departure

Wednesday's day began early, before 9:00 AM, with a private meeting between Costantino and the strategist. There, the manager was blunt: the heavy result against the "Halcón de Varela" was the straw that broke the camel's back. The atmosphere in the locker room after the talk was deeply emotional; Ayude bid farewell to his players with tears in his eyes, closing a chapter marked by inconsistency and a lack of tactical responses in critical moments.

The Numbers that Sealed Ayude's Fate

San Lorenzo's record so far this year reflects a crisis of results difficult to sustain for a club of its stature. Out of 10 matches played, the team managed only 3 victories, with the rest divided into 3 defeats and 4 draws.

The most concerning for the management was the regression in play: the Ciclón had gone four consecutive matches without a win and, prior to the thrashing suffered at the Nuevo Gasómetro, was on a streak of three draws that had already set off alarms in Boedo.

The Interim Period and the Immediate Challenge in Copa Argentina

With no time for regrets, San Lorenzo must quickly turn the page. Alan Capobianco, the current Reserve team coach, will take charge of the first team on an interim basis. His debut will be a fiery one with the obligation to advance: this Friday, March 20 at 21:15, the Ciclón will face Deportivo Rincón (a Federal A team) in the 32nd finals of the Copa Argentina at the Estadio Centenario de Quilmes.

2026: A Relentless Year for Coaches

Ayude's departure is not an isolated case but is part of a season of extreme volatility for coaching positions in Argentina. In just 11 rounds, eight head coaches have already left their posts.

The list includes prominent names like Marcelo Gallardo at River and Daniel Oldrá at Instituto. An interesting fact is that, of the eight movements, seven were due to dismissals or resignations due to poor results; the only exception was Eduardo Domínguez, who left Estudiantes on excellent terms to move to Brazilian football with an offer from Atlético Mineiro.

Coaches Who Have Left Their Posts in 2026

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