Club Patronato de la Juventud Católica, commonly known as Patronato, is a professional football club from Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina, playing in the Primera Nacional. Founded in 1914, the club's home is the Estadio Presbítero Bartolomé Grella. Patronato's colors are blue and red. For much of its history, Patronato was a staple of the regional leagues, but the modern era has been transformative. The club's golden age unfolded in the 2010s, achieving multiple promotions to reach the Primera División in 2016. Their crowning achievement arrived in 2017 when, against all odds, they won the Copa Argentina, defeating giants like River Plate and Colón in the process, which also granted them a historic first-ever berth in the Copa Libertadores. This period under coach Mario Sciacqua defined the club's fearless identity. Although relegated from the top flight in 2023, they remain a formidable and respected side in the Primera Nacional, known for their disciplined defensive organization and passionate support from *Entrerriano* fans, with ambitions for a swift return.