Matchday 12 of the Argentine Torneo Clausura began with a story full of emotion and tribute. Ignacio “Nacho” Russo, forward for Tigre, scored a profoundly symbolic goal just two days after the passing of his father, legendary coach Miguel Ángel Russo. His strike helped his team draw 1–1 against Newell’s Old Boys on a night when football was soaked in sentiment. Meanwhile, San Lorenzo endured a painful defeat at the Nuevo Gasómetro, losing 0–1 to San Martín de San Juan, which triggered frustration among the fans.

The most emotional goal of the round

The most touching moment of the match between Newell’s and Tigre came in the 37th minute, when ‘Nacho’ Russo finished off a counterattack with precision to find the back of the net. Overcome with emotion, the young striker knelt inside the box, broke down in tears, and looked to the sky to dedicate the goal to his father.

He then revealed a tattoo bearing the phrase “Everything heals with love”, a motto made famous by Miguel Ángel Russo during his time at Millonarios of Colombia, where he bravely battled illness. “These have been very tough weeks, but I decided to play because I know he would’ve wanted to see me on the pitch. This goal is for him,” said Nacho Russo after the match, his voice trembling amid tears and applause from both sets of fans.

The final draw between the two teams became secondary to the emotional tribute, as the striker had traveled to Rosario just hours after his father’s funeral. It was a scene that reflected the strength and passion for football that defined the Russo family.

San Lorenzo sink as fans erupt

Elsewhere, the night was bitter for San Lorenzo, who lost 0–1 at home to San Martín de San Juan. A goal from Diego González was enough to silence the Nuevo Gasómetro, where angry fans erupted after the final whistle with chants against the board and calls for urgent changes at the club.

The defeat leaves the azulgrana side in a worrying position in the table, increasing pressure on the coaching staff and management. In other results of the day, Defensa y Justicia beat Argentinos Juniors 1–0, while Central Córdoba defeated Unión de Santa Fe 3–1.

However, the matchday will be remembered for the story of ‘Nacho’ Russo, who turned his grief into an eternal tribute — a reminder that, as his father used to say, “everything heals with love.”