Match report

Sarmiento Junin Defeats Atletico Tucuman 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Sarmiento Junin

2–1

Atletico Tucuman

Feb 8, 2026

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Feb 8, 2026 · FT

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Sarmiento Junin stunned Atletico Tucuman with a 2-1 victory in a thrilling encounter in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Sarmiento Junin took the lead early with goals from J. Marabel and D. Churín, and despite Atletico Tucuman's late effort by M. Villa, they were unable to secure an equalizer, leaving them to rue missed opportunities and a harsh red card to L. Vallejo.

Key Facts

• Sarmiento Junin: 2 goals by J. Marabel (19') and D. Churín (36')
• Atletico Tucuman: 1 goal by M. Villa (71')
• L. Vallejo received a red card for Atletico Tucuman in the 90+1'
• Sarmiento Junin's key assists were provided by J. Contrera and J. Marabel
• Atletico Tucuman had multiple substitutions and accumulated several yellow cards

Lineups

Sarmiento Junin

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 J. Burrai (G)
29 T. Santamaria (D)
6 G. Arturia (D)
2 J. Insaurralde (D)
3 L. Suarez (D)
19 J. Contrera (M)
15 C. Zabala (M)
5 M. Garcia (M)
26 Y. Arismendi (M)
27 J. Marabel (F)
9 Diego Churin (F)

Substitutes

12 T. Ayala
4 J. M. Cabrera
34 A. Seyral
44 R. Orihuela
14 M. Martinez
25 C. Villalba
11 J. Gomez
8 S. Salle
30 M. Monaco
10 J. Renteria
40 B. Marquez
32 A. Gonzalez

Atletico Tucuman

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

1 L. Ingolotti (G)
24 L. Di Placido (D)
6 G. Ferrari (D)
20 G. Suso (D)
36 L. Vallejo (D)
45 K. Ortiz (M)
28 G. Compagnucci (M)
11 R. Tesuri (M)
8 E. Ham (M)
23 N. Lamendola (M)
9 L. Diaz (F)

Substitutes

25 T. Durso
3 M. Villa
26 C. D. Ferreira Namandu
5 J. Dominguez
31 L. Godoy
37 E. Godoy
21 I. Galvan
10 N. Franco
27 A. Segovia
30 M. Brondo
35 G. Abeldano

Timeline

14' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

N. Lamendola

Foul
19' Sarmiento Junin Goal · Normal Goal

J. Marabel · Assist: J. Contrera
21' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

E. Ham

Foul
29' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

G. Suso

Foul
36' Sarmiento Junin Goal · Normal Goal

D. Churín · Assist: J. Marabel
39' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

J. Contrera

Time wasting
45' Sarmiento Junin Card · Yellow Card

T. Santamaría

Foul
46' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 1

Off: E. Ham · On: F. Nicola
46' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Compagnucci · On: G. Abeldano
60' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

L. Vallejo

Foul
61' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 3

Off: Renzo Tesuri · On: L. Godoy
67' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Churín · On: M. Martinez
70' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Lamendola · On: M. Villa
71' Atletico Tucuman Goal · Normal Goal

M. Villa · Assist: L. Díaz
76' Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

Leonel Di Plácido

Foul
79' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Zabala · On: C. Villalba
85' Atletico Tucuman subst · Substitution 5

Off: Leonel Di Plácido · On: M. Brondo
86' Sarmiento Junin subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Contrera · On: A. Seyral
90'+1 Atletico Tucuman Card · Yellow Card

L. Vallejo

Foul
90'+1 Atletico Tucuman Card · Red Card

L. Vallejo

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Sarmiento Junin	Atletico Tucuman
Fouls	18	14
Pass Accuracy	68%	66%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	0	1
Total Shots	11	5
Corners	3	4
Total Passes	295	300
Yellow Cards	3	6
Blocked Shots	1	1
Shots on Target	6	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	4	1
Possession	49%	51%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	202	198
Shots Inside Box	10	2
Saves	2	4
Shots Outside Box	1	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Sarmiento Junin's early goal from J. Marabel at 19' set the tone for the match, giving them a significant advantage.
▸ The second goal by D. Churín at 36' cemented Sarmiento Junin's lead, putting pressure on Atletico Tucuman to find an equalizer.
▸ Atletico Tucuman's late goal by M. Villa at 71' brought hope of a comeback, but the dismissal of L. Vallejo in the 90+1' sealed their fate, leaving Sarmiento Junin to celebrate a hard-fought victory.