San Lorenzo de Almagro suffered a painful 2-0 defeat to Huracán in the Buenos Aires derby, a match that ended in controversy due to Jordy Caicedo's celebration and the red card for goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The team from Boedo, which finished the 2025 tournament in fifth place with 24 points (6W-6D-4L), saw their rivals break a nearly 25-year winless streak at the Nuevo Gasómetro.
What happened in the match?
Ecuadorian Jordy Caicedo was the star of the show, scoring both goals for Huracán, the first of which he celebrated with the famous Topo Gigio gesture in front of the home fans. This sparked a scuffle in which Gill headbutted Lucas Blondel, earning him a red card. San Lorenzo, who scored 13 goals and conceded 11 in the 2025 season, were left with ten men and no chance of a comeback.
Why the controversy?
Caicedo's celebration, with his hands to his ears in front of the San Lorenzo fans, caused discontent among the home team. Although Leonardo Gil, Caicedo's teammate, defended his attitude as a moment of release, he acknowledged it was a mistake. "He's a great person, not a bad guy, but he made a mistake and admitted it," Gil told ESPN.
What's next for San Lorenzo?
The team, which finished seven points behind leaders Rosario Central, must now focus on preparing for the next season. With a record of 6 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in 16 matches, the club will look to improve its performance and avoid mistakes like those that cost them this game.
