Gimnasia La Plata edged Defensor Sporting Montevideo 3-2 in an entertaining International Club Friendly on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 09:00, was a high-scoring affair that saw the Argentine side just overcome their Uruguayan opponents. Defensor Sporting likely took an early lead, but Gimnasia fought back with determination, scoring the decisive goal in the second half to claim a narrow pre-season victory. This result provides a positive test for Gimnasia against tough international opposition as they prepare for the Argentine league season, while Defensor Sporting showed promising signs despite the defeat.