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Facundo Farías sparked a furious backlash from Estudiantes supporters after San Lorenzo’s 2-1 victory at Estadio UNO, celebrating his loan club’s win inside the away dressing room by shouting, “What has Estudiantes ever won? Put some music on!” Infocielo reported that the forward’s post-match remarks and provocative on-field performance deepened existing friction with fans of the club that still holds his contract.
The tension in La Plata began well before kickoff as stadium announcers read out the team sheets. Home supporters immediately whistled Farías when his name echoed through the arena, and the jeers intensified as the match progressed.
Playing for San Lorenzo against his parent club, the forward nearly broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with an audacious attempt from his own half. Spotting Estudiantes goalkeeper Fabricio Iacovich off his line, Farías unleashed a shot from roughly 50 meters that struck the crossbar, drawing a furious reaction from the stands.
As the match wore on, Farías established himself as one of San Lorenzo’s primary attacking threats. His movement, ball-handling, and occasional flair caused constant trouble for the Estudiantes backline, elevating the frustration among the home crowd.
His afternoon ended prematurely due to a left knee injury that forced him off the pitch. As he limped away, the jeers from the tribunes swelled once again.
The controversy reached its peak away from the pitch. While the Estudiantes squad and staff digested a painful home defeat, Farías entered the visitor’s locker room in a euphoric state. His loud celebrations and pointed remarks about the club’s history quickly circulated among albirrojo supporters.
Because Farías remains under contract with Estudiantes while on loan at San Lorenzo, his choice of celebration cut a deeper wound than a standard away victory. Supporters expressed anger not just at the scoreline, but at the manner in which a player owned by the institution celebrated a win against them.
San Lorenzo returns to action in the Argentine Primera División following the international break, looking to build on the momentum gained in La Plata. Estudiantes must regroup ahead of their next domestic fixture as the club assesses its squad depth and manages players currently out on loan.