A team you can name off by heart, Leo Madelón’s achievement | OneFootball

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·2 September 2025

A team you can name off by heart, Leo Madelón’s achievement

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In Unión, there is no room for mysteries or trying strange things. The chosen scheme is a 4-4-2, and the starting lineup is recited from memory. Everything is logical and predictable under the guidance of Leonardo Madelón.

A Team That Is Recited from Memory

And that is why the coach's greatest achievement is undoubtedly having quickly found the team. No one doubts who the starters are and who must wait on the bench.


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Except for injuries or suspensions, the starting team is defined. The reality is that Madelón managed to recover Marcelo Estigarribia and seamlessly replaced Franco Pardo's departure.

At the same time, he waited for Maizon Rodríguez to go through an adaptation process and placed him as a starter. Even when he wasn't available, Juan Pablo Ludueña stepped up and performed very well. The team's order helps ensure the change isn't felt.

Meanwhile, the midfield remains untouched, even though the coach requested Augusto Solari, who is now being given the chance to gain more minutes. But the starting wingers are Julián Palacios and Franco Fragapane.

The duo composed of Cristian Tarragona and Marcelo Estigarribia is complementing each other better and better, and the latter, who was previously resisted, is no longer questioned; in fact, he is the team's top scorer.

Consequently, if Madelón has all the players available, the starting lineup is recited from memory. And in times when coaches change constantly, that predictability is a plus, and the results reflect that.

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