Litmus test for Colón: hosts Morón, aims for the top spots | OneFootball

Colón faces a crucial match this Saturday in its bid to stay in the fight for the top spots in Primera Nacional’s Zone A. From 5 p.m., El Sabalero will host Deportivo Morón at Brigadier López Stadium as part of Round 28 of the championship.

The team coached by Iván Delfino comes into the game needing to leave behind the defeat against Racing de Córdoba and get back to winning ways. The match will also have an added edge, as Morón—one of the main contenders in the zone and the current runner-up—will be on the other side.

For Colón, it is not only about regaining confidence, but also about taking advantage of a direct clash to make up points and move closer to the top places. At this stage of the tournament, every point starts to carry even more weight with the regular season approaching its conclusion.

Delfino shakes up the team

After the poor showing in Nueva Italia, Iván Delfino decided to make changes to the starting lineup. Ignacio Antonio will come in for Agustín Toledo, while Franco García will replace Leandro Garate.

The change in attack also brings a tactical adjustment. Colón will move away from the two-striker setup formed by Garate and Alan Bonansea, with the latter now serving as the main attacking reference and supported by Ignacio Lago and García in a more dynamic structure.

The coach’s intention is to give the team more movement, width, and attacking flair in the final third, while also seeking better midfield play with Antonio’s inclusion.

A direct rival

Morón will arrive in Santa Fe occupying one of the top positions in Zone A, so the match represents a real test for El Sabalero. A win would mean not only three points, but also closing the gap on a direct rival in the battle for the top spots.

Colón will need to regain the intensity and character it failed to show in its last outing. Backed by its fans, it will have the chance to deliver a footballing response in a match that could mark a turning point in the final stretch of the championship.

Colón’s probable lineup

Matías Budiño; Mauro Peinipil, Pier Barrios, Federico Rasmussen and Facundo Castet; Julián Marcioni, Federico Lértora, Ignacio Antonio and Franco García; Ignacio Lago and Alan Bonansea.

Morón’s probable lineup

Julio Salvá; Emanuel Iñiguez, Braian Salvareschi, Emilio Lazza, Joaquín Livera; Santiago Kubiszyn, Mauro Burruchaga, Mariano Bíttolo; Juan Manuel Olivares; Franco Fagundez and Mateo Levato.

Kickoff time: 5 p.m.

Referee: Javier Delbarba.

Stadium: Brigadier López.

Colón knows it has little room left to drop points. Against Morón, it will have an excellent opportunity to respond, move closer to the top spots, and show that it is still capable of staying in the fight until the end.

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