Falcioni would leave Atlético Tucumán after the final round of the Clausura

After the defeat to Argentinos Juniors, Julio César Falcioni's spell in charge of Atlético Tucumán moved into a defining stage. According to the information released, the coach held a meeting with Mario Leito and decided to step aside once the Torneo Clausura is over.

The decision after the defeat

The outcome came after the Decano's latest match, on a day that left the team focused on the closing stretch of the competition. Falcioni's departure, if confirmed in the reported terms, would take effect after the final round against Banfield.

The news comes at a key moment for Atlético Tucumán, who still have their final regular-season fixture pending. In that context, the coach would have opted to end his spell at the conclusion of the competition, regardless of what happens in that match.

What comes next for the Decano

According to coverage in recent hours, the clash with Banfield will be the last chapter of the Tucumán side's regular campaign. It was also reported that, if Atlético Tucumán pick up three points, they could move into playoffs places.

Meanwhile, the end of the Clausura continues to set the pace of the competition:

• Boca depend on themselves in the tabla anual race.
• Argentinos Juniors and Rosario Central still have a chance in the battle for the title.
• The final round remains to be played to complete the octavos de final bracket.

In that scenario, the focus in Tucumán is on the squad's immediate future and on a coaching departure that, according to the reports, is already on track heading into the end of the championship. For now, attention is on the match against Banfield and on how Atlético Tucumán will finish off a spell that would come to an end with the last matchday of the Clausura.