# Club Atlético Patronato coaching change and performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-atltico-patronato-coaching-change-and-performance > Updated: 2026-08-26T15:27:32.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Club Atlético Patronato appointed Marcelo Fuentes as technical director to address a difficult period in which the team had failed to secure a victory in 12 consecutive matches and sat in the direct relegation zone. Following his appointment, the club secured a 2-0 victory against Atlanta in a rescheduled Primera Nacional match. Goals were scored by Gabriel Díaz and Brandon Cortes, providing the team with momentum in their fight against relegation. This 2-0 victory at the Presbítero Bartolomé Grella stadium effectively moved the team out of the direct relegation zone, marking a significant turning point after the 12-match winless streak. Gabriel Díaz scored in the 10th minute and Brandon Cortés added a goal in the 82nd minute. Under the leadership of Fuentes, who is beginning his fourth cycle with the club, the win brought Patronato to 28 points, placing them in 16th position in Zone B and increasing pressure on rivals such as Chacarita. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Patronato defeats Atlanta 2-0 to escape relegation zone Patronato defeated Atlanta 2-0 in the Primera Nacional, ending a 12-game winless streak and moving out of the direct relegation zone under new manager Carlos Marcelo Fuentes. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patronato-defeats-atlanta-2-0-in-primera-nacional-clash ### 2026-08-24: Patronato hires Marcelo Fuentes as technical director Marcelo Fuentes returns to Club Atlético Patronato for his fifth stint as technical director to lead the team through a 12-match winless streak in the Primera Nacional. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patronato-hires-marcelo-fuentes-as-technical-director --- Cite as: Club Atlético Patronato coaching change and performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/club-atltico-patronato-coaching-change-and-performance