Sarmiento faced a heavy defeat against Belgrano in the 9th round of the Liga Profesional, with a final score of 4-0. The match took place at the Estadio Julio César Villagra, where Belgrano displayed a superior performance. Francisco González Metilli opened the scoring for Belgrano in the 36th minute, followed by an own goal from Lucas Suárez in the 43rd. Ramiro Hernandes extended the lead to 3-0 in the 55th minute, and Ramiro Tulián sealed the result in the 86th. Despite Sarmiento's efforts, the team failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The standout players for Belgrano were González Metilli, Hernandes, and Tulián, who had a significant impact on the game. This defeat leaves Sarmiento needing to rethink their strategy for upcoming league matches.