Tigre defeated Banfield 1-0 on February 24, 2025, at Estadio José Dellagiovanna, marking their effective continuation in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
The match was held as part of the seventh week of the Torneo Apertura, with kickoff at 21:00. Managed by Diego Dabove, Tigre aimed to build on their success after recently thrashing Independiente Rivadavia 4-1.
Banfield, on the other hand, was struggling for form, having not won any of their last four matches. Prior to this fixture, they lost to Boca Juniors and had only managed two wins since the start of the tournament.
During the match, Tigre asserted control early on, with strong possession statistics. By halftime, they had dominated the ball with 54% possession against Banfield's 46%. Their approach paid off when Ignacio Russo scored the only goal of the match just moments after the second half began, bringing the score to 1-0.
Banfield attempted to claw back with defensive resilience, but they were unable to translate their efforts, falling to yet another defeat. Their inability to convert chances hindered them significantly throughout the game, with several key shots saved by Tigre's goalkeeper, Felipe Zenobio.
Statistics from the match highlighted Tigre's superior attacking prowess, reflecting their strategy and execution on their home turf. Despite this win, Banfield's tactical adjustments were visible though not fully effective, pointing to the areas needing improvement.
Fans were eager for this match, knowing Tigre's previous mixed record against Banfield. This game, marking both teams' quest for improvement, certainly set the tone for the leagues' upcoming matches.
With this result, Tigre climbed to the 5th position on the table with 12 points from their matches, emphasizing their standings as contenders. Conversely, Banfield's plight continued as they stagnated at 12th, accruing only 7 points.
Next up for Tigre is the opportunity to solidify their position even more, whereas Banfield must address their tactical issues quickly if they wish to revive their season.