Overview
- Gimnasia played its first preseason friendly in Buenos Aires against Excursionistas, arranged as two 50‑minute blocks.
- The first block ended 2–1 to Excursionistas with Antonini scoring for Gimnasia, and the second block finished 0–0.
- Coach Ariel Broggi used two different formations across 100 minutes to assess fitness levels and tactical options.
- The club confirmed 28‑year‑old forward Santiago Alejandro Rodríguez on a one‑year loan from Argentinos Juniors.
- Recent reinforcements include defenders Luciano Paredes, Juan José Franco and Ezequiel Muñoz, midfielders Nicolás Linares and Julián Ceballos, and attackers Norberto Briasco and Valentín Simoni, with further additions under negotiation.
- Gimnasia’s Liga Profesional opener is set for Jan. 22 at Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero, followed by a Jan. 27 home premiere against San Lorenzo.