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Platense coaching change and competitive updates
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Platense coaching change and pre‑season competitive updates
In early July, Club Atlético Platense played a 0-0 pre-season friendly against Sarmiento as the team prepared for an upcoming clash with Boca Juniors. A month later, after a 4-0 loss to Talleres de Córdoba in the Torneo Clausura, Platense dismissed head coach Walter Zunino by mutual agreement. The departure occurred amidst a 14-match winless run and heightened internal tension following an incident involving captain Ignacio Vázquez. Former striker and ex-coach Martín Palermo was appointed to succeed Zunino, signing a contract through December 2028. Palermo, supported Supported by President Gastón Arcieri, has Palermo inspected renovated facilities in Vicente López that meet CONMEBOL standards for the club's upcoming Copa Libertadores round-of-16 clash against Chilean side Coquimbo Unido. Palermo's His coaching staff includes Diego Cagna and Damián Leyes. He is set to make Palermo achieved his debut first victory of his second tenure on August 7, 2026, with a 1-0 win against Independiente in Avellaneda as during the fourth round of the Torneo Clausura. Guido Mainero scored the winning goal in the 64th minute following a goalkeeper error. This result ended Platense's 14-match winless streak in the local tournament. Despite the success, Palermo has urged caution, noting the team's limited preparation time due to weather conditions. The club manages continues to manage a demanding schedule involving the Clausura tournament, Clausura, the Copa Argentina, and continental competition. The team currently sits 27th in the annual table with only four victories this season. Copa Libertadores.
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- 2026-08-10 02:11 UTC Platense coaching change and competitive updates
- 2026-08-08 19:31 UTC Platense coaching change and pre‑season
- 2026-08-05 18:19 UTC Platense coaching change and pre‑season
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