Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, commonly called San Lorenzo, is one of Argentina's five major clubs. Founded in 1908 in Buenos Aires's Almagro neighborhood, the club takes its name from Father Lorenzo Massa who allowed neighborhood youth to play football.
The Cuervos (Ravens) or Ciclón (Cyclone) play at Estadio Pedro Bidegaín, nicknamed Nuevo Gasómetro. This modern 47,000-seat stadium offers electric atmosphere, notably thanks to the passion of Butteler, the club's popular stand.
San Lorenzo possesses impressive record with 15 Argentine championships, the latest won in 2013. The club also marked history by winning the Copa Libertadores in 2014, a historic continental title.
The club is associated with several famous personalities, including Pope Francis, notorious supporter who has often expressed his love for San Lorenzo. This Vatican connection gives the club unique international dimension.
Among legends having worn the azulgrana (blue and red) jersey, we count Bernabé Ferreyra, nicknamed la Fiera (the Beast), first great Argentine football striker, as well as Leandro Romagnoli and Pablo Lugüercio more recently.
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San Lorenzo plays home matches at Estadio Pedro Bidegaín, also called Nuevo Gasómetro, located in Bajo Flores neighborhood in Buenos Aires. This 47,964-capacity stadium is recognized for its exceptional acoustics and atmosphere created by Butteler stand, one of Argentina's most passionate.
Founded April 1, 1908, San Lorenzo owes its name to Father Lorenzo Massa who authorized Almagro neighborhood youth to use his parish grounds to play football. The club experienced its first golden age in the 1920s-40s, then regained splendor in the 2000s-2010s with several national and continental titles.
San Lorenzo has won 15 Argentine championships, one Copa Libertadores (2014), one Copa Sudamericana (2002), one Copa Mercosur (2001), and one Recopa Sudamericana (2015). The club has also won numerous national cups, confirming its major Argentina status.
Among Ciclón legends figure Bernabé Ferreyra, first great Argentine football striker, Rinaldo Martino, René Pontoni, and more recently Leandro Romagnoli Pipi (captain during 2014 Libertadores), Néstor Ortigoza, and Pablo Lugüercio. Ezequiel Cerutti is the club's all-time top scorer.
Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is a declared San Lorenzo supporter since childhood. He has often publicly spoken of his love for the club and even possesses an honorary membership card. This unique Vatican connection gives San Lorenzo exceptional international notoriety.
The nickname Ciclón (Cyclone) refers to a victorious club tour in Chile in 1922, where the team swept all opponents like a cyclone. Cuervos (Ravens) comes from jersey colors and club mascot, symbolizing strength and intelligence.
San Lorenzo's traditional colors are blue and red (azulgrana), arranged in vertical stripes. The historic jersey presents a large central red band framed by two blue bands. These colors were chosen in homage to a local railway line train.
Main rivals are Huracán (most intense derby, called Clásico de Boedo), Estudiantes and to lesser extent Boca Juniors and River Plate, within rivalry between Argentina's five major clubs.
Yes, San Lorenzo has an excellent training center, Villa Olímpica, which has produced numerous Argentine talents. The club strongly relies on youth player training and has developed a recognized system for identifying and developing future Argentine football talents.
Tickets for Nuevo Gasómetro matches can be purchased online on the club's official website or partner platforms. For important matches, notably in Copa Libertadores or derbies, booking in advance is recommended. Club members benefit from priority access.
