Barracas Central began their Argentine Division 1 campaign with a 1-0 home win against Banfield on February 2, 2025. An early goal proved decisive as Barracas held on for a valuable three points at the Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia. The match's only goal came within the first 15 minutes, a well-delivered corner met with a powerful header that gave the Banfield goalkeeper no chance. Banfield dominated possession for large periods afterward but struggled to break down a disciplined and deep Barracas Central defensive block. The visitors' best chance came in the second half, hitting the crossbar from a free-kick, but they could not find an equalizer. This result marked a perfect start for Barracas Central, providing a confidence boost and early points in their fight to establish themselves in the top flight. For Banfield, it was a frustrating opening match where they lacked creativity in the final third despite having more of the ball. The Barracas manager would have hailed his team's fighting spirit and defensive organization.