San Lorenzo returned to winning ways with a hard-earned 1-0 away victory against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza on January 28, 2026. After the heartbreak of their late defeat to Lanús, San Lorenzo showed character to grind out a result at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. The only goal of the game came in the first half from a defensive error by the home side, which was pounced upon and finished neatly. Gimnasia applied pressure in the second half, but San Lorenzo's defense, led by their captain, stood firm and their goalkeeper made a crucial late save to preserve the clean sheet. The three points were vital for San Lorenzo's morale and their position in the league table, stopping a potential slide. The Gimnasia manager was left to rue his team's costly mistake and their lack of precision in front of goal.