[5] Initially a substitute for Héctor Canteros, Cerro became a regular starter for the team during the 2012 Clausura and Copa Libertadores, playing 21 games during the semester.

On February 15, makes its official debut with the albiceleste jersey in the 1–0 defeat against San Lorenzo in the New Gasometer, entering halftime replaces José Luis Gómez.

Despite the defeat, Pancho performed well in his debut, since that party has won the title and is one of the leaders of the team, providing strength and good play with the ball under his breath.

In 2014 champion is crowned Racing Club having played two matches (against Banfield and Olimpo of Bahia Blanca) after 13 years of waiting.

On 18 July 2017, Cerro moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing for Segunda División club Rayo Vallecano.