Lanús advanced to the next round of the Copa Argentina by defeating Sarmiento 4-1 in a match played at the Ciudad de Caseros stadium. The Granate team's goals were scored by Marcelino Moreno twice, Rodrigo Castillo, and an own goal by Guillermo Guzmán, while Israel Roldán scored for the visitors. The match, refereed by Bruno Amiconi, featured balanced possession but Lanús's offensive superiority.
The match between Lanús and Sarmiento for the round of 32 in the Copa Argentina took place on January 18, 2026, at 9:15 PM in the Ciudad de Caseros stadium, in Caseros, Buenos Aires Province. Lanús, coached by Mauricio Pellegrino, lined up with Nahuel Losada in goal; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, and Sasha Marcich in defense; Agustín Medina, Agustín Cardozo, Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, and Ramiro Carrera in midfield; and Rodrigo Castillo up front. Sarmiento, led by Víctor Riggio, fielded Juan Mendonca; Cristian Díaz, Carlos Nuñez, Guillermo Guzmán, and Axel Ochoa at the back; Alan Tévez, Israel Roldán, Maximiliano Sánchez Arriola, Lucas Zaineddín, and Ramiro Veliz in the middle; and Iván Garzón forward.
The first half ended 1-0 for Lanús, with a penalty goal by Marcelino Moreno at the 43rd minute, following a foul that earned Guillermo Guzmán a yellow card at the 42nd. Earlier, Rodrigo Castillo and Israel Roldán received bookings at the 45th. Lanús dominated with 12 shots on target to Sarmiento's 0, and 49% possession versus 51%.
In the second half, Sarmiento equalized quickly with Israel Roldán's goal at the 12th minute, but Lanús responded with Castillo at the 15th and Moreno again at the 28th. The 4-1 came at the 39th via Guzmán's own goal. There were several substitutions: for Lanús, Felipe Peña Biafore, Walter Bou, Dylan Aquino, Lucas Besozzi, and Matías Sepúlveda entered; for Sarmiento, Manuel Palavecino, Gaspar Triverio, Ramón Cansinos, Ramiro Taboada, and Francisco Gerez. Three yellow cards each side, including Nahuel Losada and Alan Tévez, with no ejections.
Final stats show 50% possession each, but Lanús with 16 shots on target to Sarmiento's 8, 15 fouls to 12, and three free kicks apiece. This clear victory advances Lanús in the tournament, highlighting Moreno's brace.
