Argentina struggles in league: Correa and Otamendi fail to fix crisis
The Argentina national team, leading the 2026 World Cup with 9 points from 3 wins, is struggling to translate its international success to the domestic league. In a crucial match, they lost 1-0 to Gimnasia in La Plata, with Ángel Correa and Nicolás Otamendi unable to prevent the defeat. The team, coming off a 1-0 loss to Spain in their last match, shows signs of crisis in the local tournament.
What happened in the match?
Correa, recently signed for 15 million dollars, lasted only 10 minutes on the field before being substituted due to an injury. Otamendi, World Cup champion in Qatar and runner-up in the recent 2026 World Cup, was outplayed in a header by Alexis Steimbach, who scored the winning goal for Gimnasia. The River Plate team, with a defense full of international experience, could not avoid the defeat.
Why it matters for Argentina
The Argentina national team, which has shown great performance in the 2026 World Cup with 8 goals scored and only 1 conceded, needs key players like Correa and Otamendi to recover and find their best form. The loss to Gimnasia is a setback at a time when the team is looking to consolidate itself at the top of the league.
What's next for Argentina
The team must focus on recovering its injured players and improving its performance in the league. With a recent form of 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, Argentina has the potential to turn around this poor run and continue leading the 2026 World Cup.
