The cyclone stood in the shadows as leprosy surged past it on every front, climbing to the summit and then eroding the height that River had claimed for a time. The field’s balance shifted decisively toward the Azulgrana, and the story of the day would begin to take shape around that change in momentum.
San Lorenzo arrived with momentum, a strong start to 2023 that hinted at a turnaround. Yet they faced a stern test as Newell’s erupted with intensity, locking the contest into a tight, 1-0 decision sealed by a goal from Recalde. The result left River as the most up-to-date benchmark until the following day, a reminder that the league table can swing quickly in this division.
Yet the Leprosy’s strong showings did not translate into a victory for their rivals alone. At the Colossus, Marcelo Bielsa’s side pressed relentlessly, denying San Lorenzo and asserting control through both possession and high-tempo pressure. Augusto Batalla anchored the defense, with Gattoni contributing to a stubborn effort in the first half. The red-black control was so evident that Insúa opted to upgrade the midfield after 35 minutes by bringing Luján into the fray, signaling an opponent overwhelmed by the home team’s tempo.
The second half continued to favor the locals, who found the net through an opportunistic moment in the 31st minute: an unmarked cross became Jorge Recalde’s opening, and that 1-0 lead proved impregnable as the Azulgrana pursued an equalizer. San Lorenzo pushed forward with renewed urgency, but the final stretch yielded few clear chances as the visitors could not convert their pressure into a late breakthrough.
The defeat marked a second straight loss for San Lorenzo on the road, a setback that underscored the gap between the top and the chasing pack and likely triggered strategic adjustments over the coming two weeks to restore consistency and competitiveness.
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NEWELL´S – SAN LORENZO, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute after minute between the leper and the cyclone.
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NEWELLS
Luke Hoyos; Jherson Mosquera, Willer Ditta, Facundo Mansilla, Bruno Pitton; Ivan Gómez, Juan Sebastián Sforza, Cristian Ferreira; Jorge Recalde, Brian Aguirre and Ramiro Sordo. DT: Gabriel Heinze.
SAN LORENZO
Augusto Batalla; Federico Gattoni, Rafael Perez, Gaston Hernandez; Jalil Elias, Carlos Sanchez, Agustin Martegani, Malcolm Braida; Adam Bareiro, Ezequiel Cerutti, Ivan Leguizamon. DT: Ruben Dario Insua.