Kily González's cycle failed to reverse the initial blow, as he managed only one victory in his first five matches and lost continuity when he went on a nine-game winless streak. With his departure, Hernán Lamberti took over the helm at the end of the tournament, although he also failed to improve the campaign. The afternoon Platense was once again exposed in the Clausura ended in the worst possible way in the stands. Platense finished the Clausura in last place in Zone B with just two wins in 16 matches, an absolute contrast to the Apertura title achieved just a few months ago. That feat, which included victories over Racing, River Plate, and San Lorenzo before being crowned against Huracán, seemed a distant memory in a semester marked by coaching changes, defeats, and a performance that never found consistency. The abrupt departure of Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez left the squad in a fragile situation. The Calamar ended the season sunk in a finale that reflected a complete loss of direction. After the 0-3 defeat to Gimnasia de La Plata, Sebastián Ordoñez, the club's president, was involved in a fight with a group of fans in the stadium's box section. Insults turned into shoving and blows, creating a scene that raised alarms at a club that cannot find sporting or institutional peace. In a video published by Agencia Noticias Argentinas, images of the incident went viral within minutes. The incident involving Ordoñez did not surprise those familiar with the club's internal affairs. Although the executive always denied the version, the precedent resurfaced after the fight in the stands. The frustration had been building throughout a campaign that never took off. At the beginning of the year, he had already been banned from stadiums for six months following an incident at San Lorenzo's stadium, where he was accused of throwing a bottle into another section.
Platense in Crisis: Defeats, Coaching Changes, and President's Brawl
Platense faces a severe crisis: a disastrous Clausura following an Apertura title, three coaching changes, and a public brawl involving the club president. Full story inside.