Huracán secured an impressive 2-0 victory over their arch-rivals San Lorenzo at the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó on February 23, 2025, marking another significant chapter in the storied rivalry known as 'el clásico de barrio'. This latest win allowed Huracán to strengthen their hold over San Lorenzo, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches.
The first half of the match saw Huracán take the lead when Fabio Pereyra scored with a header just 11 minutes after kickoff. An excellent cross from Colo Gil set up the opportunity. Despite being under pressure, Pereyra found space and met Gil's delivery with power, placing the ball beyond the reach of San Lorenzo goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
Pereyra, who celebrated his second goal for Huracán, expressed immense joy following the match. "Es una emoción muy grande, es el gol más importante de mi carrera. Se lo quiero dedicar a mi señora y a mi familia," he shared, highlighting the emotional significance of the moment and dedicatory gestures toward his loved ones.
Huracán's coach, Frank Darío Kudelka, had emphasized the need for his players to enjoy the match. Pereyra echoed this sentiment, stating, "Kudelka nos dijo que disfrutemos nosotros y que lo disfrutemos con la familia. Para nosotros es muy lindo ganar el clásico y a seguir." This reflection on the joyous atmosphere surrounding the rivalry certainly adds depth to the victory.
San Lorenzo, managed by Miguel Angel Russo, came to the match unbeaten with 14 points, showcasing formidable form early in the season. Yet, they struggled to find footing during the game against Huracán, who played tenaciously, defending well and capitalizing on their scoring chances. Despite creating several opportunities, San Lorenzo could not breach the formidable Huracán defense.
The closure of the match came at the 90th minute when Rodrigo Cabral sealed the win with another goal, rendering San Lorenzo's hopes for comeback obsolete. This late strike not only emphasized Huracán's dominance on the day but also the psychological edge they maintained over their rival. This victory positions Huracán strategically as they aim to continue their climb up the league standings.
This match was particularly celebrated for its impact on the historical rivalry statistics. It marked San Lorenzo's continuing struggles against Huracán since their last victory, which occurred over two years prior, on October 1, 2022. Since then, the two teams has met multiple times, with four games ending in draws before Huracán emerged victorious this time.
Huracán's home ground has become somewhat of a fortress, as their string of solid performances at the Ducó has maintained their unbeaten streak there, dating back to May 13, 2017, and continuing their impressive run against their rivals. The atmosphere during the match was electric, with fervent supporters turning out to rally behind their team, commemorated by moments of celebration after key plays.
After this match, Huracán stands solidly with 12 points following seven matches and is well-positioned for upcoming fixtures. They find themselves vying for improvement as they eye higher placements on the league table. The importance of these group dynamics demonstrates how pivotal it is for the players to maintain performance levels and capitalize on momentum.
With the conclusion of this classic encounter, the question becomes: how will both teams respond to the outcomes? For San Lorenzo, the loss is undoubtedly disappointing and could serve as motivation to improve as they face future matches. Meanwhile, Huracán will look to build on this success, possibly fostering greater camaraderie and teamwork as they seek to assert their presence throughout the remainder of the season.