Medrán: “We couldn’t have started better” after Colón’s solid debut | OneFootball

The 2026 cycle of Ezequiel Medrán at Colón began on the right foot. After the 2-1 victory over Deportivo Madryn, the coach not only focused on the three points, but also on the authority with which his team controlled the match. For the strategist, the “Sabalero” displayed an intensity and group commitment that inspire hope, although he warned that the key will be consistency in a long tournament.

Tactical Analysis and Character in the Debut

For Medrán, the victory was a direct consequence of the team’s performance. The coach valued the squad’s ability to channel the pressure of the debut: “Today we didn’t deserve to start any other way. The team showed character to play, to fight, and to impose themselves against a great rival,” he analyzed, emphasizing that it was fundamental to start “with a solid win.”

On the strategic side, the coach highlighted the team’s versatility in pressing in the opponent’s half and their intelligence in dropping back to the midfield when the game required it. “There was a compact team in all lines, with good partnerships and the ability to break lines when the rival tried to press,” he detailed, though he kept his feet on the ground by recognizing that there is “tremendous room for improvement” looking ahead.

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The Lértora Factor: Leadership On and Off the Field

One of the main highlights of the day was the return of Federico Lértora. Medrán was emphatic in describing the midfielder’s impact on the group, highlighting his role as a guide for the younger players and his impeccable professionalism. “I have no doubt that, both athletically and personally, he will contribute a lot to us,” the coach stated, describing his arrival as “a great asset from every point of view.”

A Long Road Toward the Ultimate Goal

Despite the euphoria in the stands, Medrán opted for caution and daily work as the recipe for success. The coach understands that promotion is built with emotional balance and technical consistency. “We have to learn to enjoy the day to day. It’s a long tournament and every matchday will demand the most from us,” he reflected to the media. In his view, growth must be constant to face the challenges ahead: “Every commitment must prepare us to handle critical moments better,”

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