Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza, often referred to as Gimnasia de Mendoza, is a football club from the city of Mendoza, Argentina. They compete in the Primera Nacional, the second division of Argentine football. Founded in 1908, it is one of the oldest clubs in the country. They play their home games at the Estadio Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie. The club's colors are blue and white. Gimnasia de Mendoza has a storied history as a central institution in Mendocino sports, originally encompassing multiple disciplines. In football, the club has traditionally been a strong force in the regional leagues and a frequent participant in the national second division. Their key era includes several successful campaigns in the old Primera B Nacional and memorable Copa Argentina runs that have seen them challenge top-division opponents. The modern Gimnasia is typically found in the upper half of the Primera Nacional table, regarded as a perennial candidate for promotion to the Primera División. The club is renowned for its passionate fan base, known as "La Banda," who create a formidable home advantage. Gimnasia represents the enduring football passion of the Cuyo region.