San Lorenzo de Almagro is enduring its worst stretch in decades after a painful 2-0 loss to Huracán in the neighborhood derby. The team hasn’t won at home against its historic rival since 2001, adding to a five-game winless streak (1W-1D-3L) in the Liga Profesional Argentina, where they finished fifth in the final 2025 table with 24 points (6W-6D-4L). The Copa Argentina elimination against Riestra and the lack of team chemistry fuel fan frustration.
What happened in the derby?
The match at Nuevo Gasómetro was decided in 12 second-half minutes. Jordy Caicedo scored twice for Huracán, while San Lorenzo, with five newly signed players (Amor, Álvarez, Del Prete, Arboleda, and Río), found no answers. Orlando Gill’s red card for headbutting Blondel worsened the situation, leaving the Cyclone without offensive ideas.
Why is the team in crisis?
Lack of preparation time and pressure from poor results weigh on manager Néstor Gorosito. The coach, in charge for less than 40 days, acknowledges the difficulty: "We don’t like this situation; we need time to work." Frustrated fans question tactical decisions and the team’s lack of leadership.
What’s next for San Lorenzo de Almagro?
The team must regroup before the new season starts. With only 13 goals scored and 11 conceded in 2025, the Cyclone seeks offensive improvement. Seven points behind league leader Rosario Central, the pressure for results is high. Gorosito bets on integrating the new signings, but time is running out.
