San Lorenzo in turmoil before Unión: crisis, derby loss and Pipo's lament | OneFootball

San Lorenzo, the next obstacle on the horizon for Unión, arrives mired in a worrying crisis after losing the neighborhood derby 2-0 to Huracán at the Nuevo Gasómetro. The result enraged the blue-and-red fans and left the team led by Néstor Gorosito in last place in Zone A of the 2026 Clausura Tournament, with just one win and three losses. El Tatengue will be keeping a close eye on this difficult spell and the heated atmosphere surrounding its rival as it plans its strategy.

The mistake, the sending-off, and the final blow

The match began with a slight edge for El Ciclón, reflected in a very clear chance wasted by Alexis Cuello. However, in the closing stages of the first half, El Globo took control and Jordy Caicedo capitalized on a rebound from goalkeeper Orlando Gill to make it 1-0. Early in the second half, Caicedo himself made it 2-0 with a great finish. Things got even worse for Unión’s next opponent during the celebration: the Ecuadorian did a “Topo Gigio” toward the home stand, unleashing the fury of the home players, which ended with goalkeeper Gill being shown a straight red for headbutting Lucas Blondel. With a man advantage, Huracán controlled the game and ended a curse of nearly 25 years without winning at that stadium.

Gorosito speaks: pain and justification over the fixture

After the match, a serious and shaken Pipo Gorosito faced the microphones and acknowledged the impact of the result: “It’s a painful defeat because of everything this derby rival means to us. At any ground, but at home, it’s 100 times more painful.” The coach explained that the early goal in the second half and Gill’s red card completely changed the plans: “We had drive, but we couldn’t find ideas to hurt them.”

Regarding the poor start to the tournament, where they have only beaten Gimnasia de Mendoza, the coach pointed to physical fatigue and the lack of preseason preparation among the new signings: “Naturally, this makes us uncomfortable. In 15 days we’ve played 4 matches. Some players only arrived 4 or 5 days ago because before that we couldn’t bring them in; guys coming off a long period of inactivity who need time to get into shape.”

Backing the squad and a message to the blue-and-red fans

Despite the widespread discontent among the crowd that packed the stadium, Gorosito defended his players’ commitment: “Honestly, I don’t think it’s mental. In terms of effort, they give 100%. From the standpoint of commitment, there’s nothing to reproach. Then, we lack precision; it may be more conceptual than technical.”

Finally, in response to the criticism, the coach remained firm and showed he still had the energy to turn things around before facing El Tatengue: “We all have to stick together and keep pushing forward. Insults get us nowhere. The tournament started 15 days ago. If I don’t have strength after 15 days... Time to work is needed, no matter if Pelé shows up. It’s that simple. The willingness is absolute.”

The key points Leonardo Madelón is taking note of

Unión’s coaching staff is already analyzing the decisive factors that emerged from this derby:

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