Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa tasted victory on what was his first managerial game in 16 months. The Argentine was appointed as manager of the Uruguay national team last month. It was his first post since departing Elland Road in February 2022.
And his first outing went according to plan as Uruguay, 16th in the FIFA world rankings, swept aside Nicaragua in a friendly fixture in Montevideo running out 4-1 winners.
Bielsa's side were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Matías Arezo and Rodrigo Zalazar. Brian Rodríguez made it 3-0 just before the hour before Zalazar notched his second late on. There was time for a scant consolation for their Central American opponents with Luis Coronel netting in stoppage time.
