Deportivo Madryn faced Gimnasia de Mendoza on October 11, 2025, in the final of the Primera Nacional (Argentina's second division) to compete for promotion to the Liga Profesional, the top tier in Argentine football. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with goals by Luis Alberto Silba for Deportivo Madryn (78th minute) and Facundo Lencioni for Gimnasia de Mendoza (90+5 minute, penalty). The game was then decided by a penalty shootout won 3-0 by Gimnasia de Mendoza, who secured promotion to the Primera División. The match took place at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López with an intense and historic atmosphere, as Deportivo Madryn sought their first-ever top-flight promotion while Gimnasia aimed to return after 41 years out of the top division. The match was refereed by Nicolás Ramírez with VAR overseen by Héctor Paletta and was broadcast by TyC Sports.
Key facts:
- Regular and extra time ended 1-1.
- Penalty shootout score: Gimnasia de Mendoza 3, Deportivo Madryn 0.
- Goal scorers: Luis Alberto Silba (DM), Facundo Lencioni (GM).
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.
- Significance: Winner ascended to Argentine top division; Deportivo Madryn aiming for first-time promotion; Gimnasia returning after 41 years.
This final was historic as it marked Gimnasia de Mendoza's ascent to the highest league and a notable moment for Deportivo Madryn as well.