Atlético Tucumán suffered a tough defeat in the north derby against Barracas Central. The team from Tucumán failed to overcome their rival and suffered a hard loss at the stadium. The defeat is a blow to the fans of Atlético Tucumán, who were expecting a win in the north derby. The match was played on March 16, 2026, at the Barracas Central stadium. The final score was 2-1 in favor of Barracas Central. The team from Tucumán had opportunities to tie, but couldn't take advantage of them. The coach of Atlético Tucumán, [coach's name], expressed his disappointment with the loss. "We couldn't overcome our rival and that cost us the game", he said. The team from Barracas Central took the win and remained in the fight for the title. Atlético Tucumán will face their rival again in the next match.