Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys suffered a surprising 1-2 home defeat to Barracas Central in the Argentine Division 1 on August 30, 2025. This match result was a major upset, with the visitors securing a historic victory at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. Newell's took an early lead, but Barracas Central responded with two quick goals before halftime to stun the home crowd. The second half saw Newell's lay siege to the Barracas goal, but they were repeatedly denied by heroic defending and poor finishing. The standout performance came from the Barracas goalkeeper, who made a string of spectacular saves to preserve the lead. This defeat was a significant blow to Newell's Old Boys' aspirations, while it marked a famous day for Barracas Central. The Newell's manager criticized his team's defensive fragility in his post-match press conference.