Newell’s Old Boys struggled to get a foothold against their oldest rivals for ninety minutes — until Matías Cóccaro found a stoppage-time equaliser, overturned by VAR, that ended six straight derby defeats and left Arroyito seething. A dramatic 1-1 draw at the Gigante, marred by ugly scenes as objects rained onto the pitch and questions mount over a refereeing performance that let a bruising derby boil over.
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Newell’s sign goalkeeper Lautaro Morales on-loan from Lanús
Newell’s Old Boys have confirmed the loan signing of Lanús goalkeeper Lautaro Morales. The deal is a 12-month loan with no purchase option or option to extend.
Liga AFA fixtures announced; Newell’s start against Banfield
The regular league season is set to kick-off on Sunday 5 June with Newell’s away to Javier Sanguinetti’s old club Banfield.
Cristian Lema signs up for the 2022 season
The dominating 31-year-old central defender has committed to another year at the club.
Ignacio Scocco announces his retirement from professional football
He follows long-time friend and teammate Maxi Rodríguez in ending his career at Newell’s where he is the club’s 5th highest goalscorer of all time.
Franco Escobar sold to LAFC
The defender will return to the MLS after the end of his loan spell this month.
Fernando Gamboa sacked as manager of Newell’s Old Boys
The Newell’s Old Boys leadership parted ways with Fernando Gamboa last night (Sunday) after a run of games where the team tasted victory just once in the last eleven.
Nicolás Castro signs new 2-year contract extension at Newell’s
The 20-year old creative midfielder will stay at La Lepra until 2023. He is having a breakthrough season at the club under manager Fernando Gamboa.
Facundo Nadalín loaned to Atlético de Rafaela
The 23-year-old wing-back will play for the Primera Nacional club until December 2022. The loan is a free deal but Atlético de Rafaela will have the right to purchase 70% of Nadalín’s contract for $150,000.
Newell’s confirm the signing of right winger Gabriel Compagnucci
Newell’s Old Boys have announced the signing of Gabriel Compagnucci. The right winger leaves Tigre to join La Lepra where he has signed a contract until 2022.
Platense loan Julián Marcioni
23-year-old Newell’s forward Marcioni has joined Platense on an 18-month loan deal without a charge of future purchase option.
Lucas Bernardi on the verge of taking Director of Football position at Newell’s
The ex-Newell’s captain is expected to be the board’s choice to replace Sebastián Peratta as Director of Football.
Newell’s to face Palestino, Goianiense in 2021 Copa Sudamericana
Newell’s Old Boys have been drawn in Group F of the 2021 Copa Sudamericana. Joining La Lepra in the group are the Chilean side Palestino, Brazilian newcomers Atlético Goianiense and either Libertad or Atlético Nacional, depending on who wins the second-leg of their qualifying play-off.
Gérman Burgos appointed Newell’s Old Boys manager
The ex-Argentina goalkeeper spent 10 years as Diego Simeone’s assistant at Atlético Madrid and takes up his first role as a Head Coach at La Lepra.
Newell’s terminate Francisco Fydriszewski’s contract
The forward known as “El Polaco” asked the club to end his contract early and Newell’s have agreed in return for a compensation payment.