The gesture by Francella, a mix of deep frustration and instant resignation, was captured and quickly went viral on social media. The image became a meme within minutes, with thousands of users commenting on the 'eternal sadness' of a Racing fan through the face of one of its most famous followers. The Academy will have to wait to add another star, while the image of Francella in the stands remains the graphic epilogue of the drama experienced by the Avellaneda club in Santiago del Estero. One of the most recognizable faces of this sadness was captured by the official broadcast. Francella's viral gesture Actor Guillermo Francella, a well-known Racing fan and a regular at the team's key matches, was in the stands following the stages of the final. During the penalty shootout, the TV camera focused on him at the exact moment one of Racing's players missed his shot. Buenos Aires, December 14 (NA)—The Madre de Ciudades Stadium was the stage of an electrifying final that ended with Estudiantes de La Plata lifting the trophy by winning the penalty shootout. The match left Guillermo Francella as one of the trending topics on social networks. According to information from the Argentine News Agency, 'Pincha' defeated Racing, which once again fell short of a title, adding another frustration to its history of tight finals. The defeat, particularly bitter due to the nature of the decider, caused natural disappointment among the Academy's supporters.
