Overview
- Rosario Central defeated Gimnasia 3-0 in La Plata, with Ángel Di María heavily involved in all three goals.
- He triggered the opening move that ended with Alejo Véliz scoring inside the first two minutes after a touch from Copetti.
- His corner kick set up Enzo Giménez for the second, and he later cut inside to add the third after a pass from Elordi.
- Di María chose not to celebrate and gestured for forgiveness, explaining that the home fans had treated him with respect.
- Coach Ariel Holan kept him on despite fatigue and a potential booking risk, and the night closed with contrasting reactions from the stands.