San Lorenzo de Almagro drew 2-2 with River Plate in a thrilling Liga Profesional Argentina match on May 10th, but ultimately lost in a penalty shootout. The result, as reported by ESPN, saw El Ciclón eliminated after an epic struggle that featured an early red card.
River dominated possession with 73% and generated 30 shots, 12 on target. But San Lorenzo, with only 27% of the ball, showed lethal efficiency and heroic defense. Their goalkeeper made 10 saves to keep the match alive. The sending off of Matías Reali in the 31st minute forced the team to regroup and play a man down for almost the entire contest.
How did the scoring unfold?
San Lorenzo surprised by opening the scoring in the 37th minute with a goal from Rodrigo Auzmendi. River Plate managed to equalize in the 55th minute thanks to a strike from Marcos Acuña. Deep into extra time, Fabricio Gabriel López put El Ciclón ahead again in the 94th minute, raising hopes of victory. However, Juan Fernando Quintero scored for River in the 120+1 minute, forcing the penalty shootout.
In the shootout, River Plate prevailed 4-3. For the Millonarios, Quintero, Maximiliano Salas, Gonzalo Montiel, and Joaquín Freitas converted, while the attempts from Giuliano Galoppo and Kendry Páez were saved. For San Lorenzo, Carlos Insaurralde, Guzmán Corujo, and Diego Herazo scored. The shots from Gregorio Rodríguez, Ignacio Perruzzi, and Mathías De Ritis were stopped, sealing their exit.
What is the team's current context?
This match is part of the 2026 season, where San Lorenzo is looking to stabilize its performance. Currently, the team sits in 12th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 7 points from 6 games (2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses). Their goal difference is -2, with only 2 goals scored and 4 conceded. This leaves them 6 points behind the leaders, Vélez Sarsfield. Their recent form is concerning, with two consecutive losses, including a 0-2 defeat to Huracán on August 9th. You can check the full progression on our stats page.
What's next for San Lorenzo?
El Ciclón's immediate focus is on their next fixture. This Sunday, September 1st, they visit Instituto de Córdoba, who are currently second in the table. This match will be crucial to try and break the negative streak and earn points away from home. The team needs to find more offensive effectiveness, an aspect that can be analyzed in detail on our squad page. The match schedule, available on our fixtures calendar, shows a key opportunity to react on the road.
