Overview

• He was the only visiting player broadly applauded on arrival and during warmups, with the stadium announcer saluting his contributions to Argentina.
• After scoring, he raised a hand in apology and said Gimnasia’s supporters did not deserve a celebration.
• Central sealed the away victory with three goals, which Di María credited to a strong first half and exploiting spaces after an early breakthrough.
• Alejo Véliz struck inside two minutes and noted the importance of adding three points on the road.
• Jorge Broun was warmly received, while Carlos Quintana, Véliz and Juan Manuel Elordi heard jeers, and Quintana exited early with cheekbone and ankle knocks.