Ferroviario face a tough test: host Unión fresh from a big win

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·5 February 2026

Ferroviario face a tough test: host Unión fresh from a big win

The margin for error has been reduced to a minimum for Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero. The team led by Lucas Pusineri faces the fourth matchday of the 2026 Apertura Tournament with the urgency of securing three points at the Estadio Único «Madre de Ciudades». After having collected just one point out of a possible nine and with the alarming statistic of not having scored any goals so far in the tournament, the «Ferroviario» needs to react immediately in front of their fans. The challenge will be significant, as the current opponent is Unión de Santa Fe, who arrive with high spirits after having thrashed Gimnasia de Mendoza 4-0.

Regarding the team's lineup to face the Tatengue, Pusineri plans a structure that provides security and, at the same time, greater offensive weight:

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In goal and defense: There would be no changes. The back four would remain with Santiago Moyano on the right flank, Alejandro Maciel and Facundo Mansilla as central defenders, and Agustín Quiroga on the left side to protect their area.
In the midfield: Two strategic modifications are anticipated to try to win the midfield battle against Unión. Lucas González and Marco Iacobellis would return, replacing Fernando Martínez and Fernando Juárez, aiming for greater gameplay volume.
In the offensive line and attack: This is where the coach makes significant changes to break the negative streak. The new signing Michael Santos would start alongside Diego Barrera, replacing Lucas Varaldo and Ezequiel Naya, respectively.

With this new offensive approach, Central Córdoba will attempt to breach the defense of Leonardo Madelón's team. The Santiago team is obliged to be the protagonist against a Unión de Santa Fe that has demonstrated lethal effectiveness, contrasting with the drought of a «Ferroviario» that needs its changes to yield immediate results to ignite the goal shout of its fans.

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