Defensa y Justicia secured a narrow 1-0 away victory against Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Division 1 on February 13, 2025. A solitary goal in the second half was enough for the visitors to take all three points from the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. The match was a tight, tactical affair with few clear chances for either side in the first half. The decisive moment came just after the hour mark when Defensa y Justicia's winger delivered a perfect cross for a simple tap-in at the far post. Newell's Old Boys pushed for an equalizer, forcing the Defensa y Justicia goalkeeper into a couple of important saves, but could not find a breakthrough. The result continued Defensa y Justicia's positive run of form, moving them into the upper echelons of the league table. For Newell's, it was a frustrating home defeat where they lacked their usual creativity in the final third. The match highlighted Defensa y Justicia's efficiency and defensive solidity under pressure, key traits of their successful modern era.