Olimpia in Free Fall: Just Two Points From Last Seven Matches Ahead of Bustos’ Debut

New Olimpia manager Fabián Bustos faces an uphill battle as he takes over a team in disarray. According to Versus, the Paraguayan giants have lost over 90% of the points available in their last seven matches across domestic and continental competitions.

During this stretch, Olimpia suffered five defeats —to Libertad, Nacional, Guaraní, San Antonio Bulo Bulo, and Vélez Sarsfield— and managed only two draws, against Recoleta and Sportivo Ameliano. That translates to a mere two points out of a possible 21, an alarming tally for the reigning champions of Paraguay.

The club’s recent form led to the dismissal of Martín Palermo, whose tenure ended after a series of setbacks that deeply affected the squad’s morale. Olimpia also has one match in hand but remains 15 points behind league leaders Libertad, who are cruising toward another title.

Bustos steps into a high-pressure environment. Beyond domestic recovery, he must also prepare the team for crucial Copa Libertadores fixtures, where Olimpia’s qualification hopes hang by a thread. The Argentine coach’s mission is clear: stabilize the squad, restore confidence, and keep the season from slipping away entirely.