Match report

Gimnasia M. Stuns Velez Sarsfield 3-2 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Gimnasia M.
Gimnasia M.
3–2
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
Apr 3, 2026

In a thrilling match at the Liga Profesional Argentina, Gimnasia M. staged a stunning comeback to defeat Velez Sarsfield 3-2. Despite falling behind to early goals from Velez Sarsfield's Monzón and Lanzini, Gimnasia M. rallied with three goals including a late own goal from Mammana, sealing a memorable victory.

Key Facts

  • • Gimnasia M. 3–2 Velez Sarsfield
  • • Monzón (3') and Lanzini (11') opened scoring for Velez Sarsfield
  • • E. Muñoz (45'+1), A. Módica (81'), and an own goal by Mammana (90'+1) secured the win for Gimnasia M.
  • • Velez Sarsfield was reduced to 10 men in the 85th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Gimnasia M. making a total of five changes

Lineups

Gimnasia M.

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Cesar Rigamonti (G)
  • 22 Juan Franco (D)
  • 2 Diego Mondino (D)
  • 4 Ezequiel Muñoz (D)
  • 24 Franco Saavedra (D)
  • 5 Nahuel Barboza (M)
  • 33 Brian Andrada (M)
  • 15 Ulises Sánchez (M)
  • 30 Esteban Fernández (M)
  • 26 Facundo Lencioni (M)
  • 29 Agustín Modica (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Julian Ceballos
  • 17 Ignacio Sabatini
  • 35 Valentino Simoni
  • 36 Ismael Cortez
  • 11 Santiago Rodríguez
  • 20 Tomás Ortiz
  • 7 Luciano Cingolani
  • 42 Lautaro Carrera
  • 3 Matias Recalde
  • 41 Gerónimo Patritti
  • 31 Lautaro Petruchi
  • 28 Tomás O'Connor

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Álvaro Montero (G)
  • 4 Joaquín García (D)
  • 2 Emanuel Mammana (D)
  • 16 Lisandro Magallán (D)
  • 3 Elías Gómez (D)
  • 50 Tobías Andrada (M)
  • 5 Claudio Baeza (M)
  • 11 Matías Pellegrini (M)
  • 10 Diego Valdés (M)
  • 22 Manuel Lanzini (M)
  • 23 Florián Monzón (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Rodrigo Aliendro
  • 35 Matias Arias
  • 9 Braian Romero
  • 15 Dilan Godoy
  • 14 Rodrigo Piñeiro
  • 34 Alvaro Busso
  • 49 Demian Dominguez
  • 6 Aarón Quirós
  • 48 Luca Feler
  • 17 Alex Verón
  • 32 Thiago Silvero
  • 1 Tomás Marchiori

Timeline

  1. Velez Sarsfield
    3' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Monzón · Assist: Elías Gómez
  2. Velez Sarsfield
    11' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lanzini · Assist: D. Valdés
  3. Gimnasia M.
    45'+1 Gimnasia M. Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Muñoz · Assist: F. Lencioni
  4. Velez Sarsfield
    45' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pellegrini
  5. Gimnasia M.
    46' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow Card
    J. Franco
  6. Velez Sarsfield
    51' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Valdés · On: R. Aliendro
  7. Gimnasia M.
    55' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Andrada · On: J. Ceballos
  8. Gimnasia M.
    55' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. Sanchez · On: I. Sabatini
  9. Velez Sarsfield
    61' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pellegrini · On: M. Arias
  10. Gimnasia M.
    67' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Fernández · On: V. Simoni
  11. Gimnasia M.
    73' Gimnasia M. Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lencioni
  12. Velez Sarsfield
    75' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    Elías Gómez
  13. Gimnasia M.
    81' Gimnasia M. Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Módica · Assist: F. Lencioni
  14. Gimnasia M.
    84' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Franco · On: I. Cortez
  15. Gimnasia M.
    84' Gimnasia M. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Módica · On: S. Rodríguez
  16. Velez Sarsfield
    85' Velez Sarsfield Card · Red Card
    Unknown player
  17. Velez Sarsfield
    89' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: B. Romero
  18. Gimnasia M.
    90'+1 Gimnasia M. Goal · Own Goal
    E. Mammana
  19. Velez Sarsfield
    90' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Monzón · On: D. Godoy

Match Stats

Stat Gimnasia M. Velez Sarsfield
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 348 460
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 275 364
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gimnasia M. pulled a goal back just before halftime through E. Muñoz, igniting the home crowd's spirits and setting the stage for a dramatic comeback.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 85th minute when Velez Sarsfield was reduced to 10 men, allowing Gimnasia M. to control the game and eventually seal the victory with two goals in the last ten minutes.