San Lorenzo celebrates the return of Muniain and focuses on Lanús

San Lorenzo returned to training this Tuesday after overcoming Sportivo Las Parejas in a penalty shootout in the Copa Argentina. Following a day off granted by Miguel Ángel Russo, the team is now focused on their upcoming clash against Lanús in the Professional League.

The big news from the match in San Nicolás was the return of Iker Muniain as a starter. The Spanish midfielder, who suffered a quadriceps tear at the beginning of the year, put in a solid performance and scored his penalty with finesse in the decisive shootout. It was his first start under Russo's management, and his presence adds quality to the final stretch of the tournament.

San Lorenzo is fourth in Zone B with 18 points and aims to secure their qualification for the round of 16 in the Apertura. With no international competitions this year, the local tournament is the priority for the Ciclón. Next Friday, they will host Lanús at the Nuevo Gasómetro, intending to leave behind recent inconsistencies and solidify their position at the top.

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