He has memory, hunger and reinforcements that broke it: the 2025 platense that goes for glory in Santiago: Olé

Platense did not forget. That lost final still hurts with central in 2023. But it hurt well. Because it was the fuel to build this: a team that goes for everything. And it is no accident. The squid put together a squad with a base that already knows what it is to play a final and added key pieces. Because to dream again, you have to know where it comes from. Five players remain that time in Santiago del Estero. And all, one way or another, are involved in this story.

The strongest case is Leonel Picco, idol of the people. In 2023 he did not start and many remember him as one of the most felt absences. Today is undisputed. It forms a double five tremendous with Rodrigo Herrera. Run, mark, recover and go out playing. Today Picco is platense. And they know that in the bank and in the gallery.

Above, the one who changed role is Ronaldo Martínez. In the Palermo era he played midfielder. Today is the 9th. He scored two goals in this opening, but his contribution goes beyond the scream. Pivotea, assists, annoying and leaves everything. It is key.

Raúl Lozano was fixed in 2023. But in February 2024 the ligaments broke. He returned, played a while against Riestra, but could not recover the position. Juan Pablo Pignani, another survivor, also had more prominence before. Today he waits for his chance from the bank.

And those who arrived? Tomás Silva came from San Lorenzo and got into eleven. Firm to attack and defend. Always concentrated. He looked against River and Racing. He asked for a track and won it. Nicolás Orsini, former Boca, arrived to contribute experience and goals. He already left his mark with the goal against Racing that put the squid in the race. Hierarchy.

Behind all this is the technical pair Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómezwhich follows since 2024. Silent but effective. They gave the team identity, they adjusted it in defense, they made it compact. And they prepared it for this: fighting hand against anyone.

Racing, River and San Lorenzo were left behind. All of visitor. All giants. All with history. But Platense became strong, grew and arrived. This Sunday, again in Santiago, has revenge. Another end. And this time, he wants more to play it. He wants to win it.