Madelón after the draw: "The main thing is the squad are fit" | OneFootball

Unión drew 1-1 with Huracán at the April 15th stadium for the 6th round of the Clausura and in the press conference, coach Leonardo Madelón gave his analysis. He acknowledged that the team did not show its best version, although he highlighted the importance of adding points against a rival that, in his words, "did not let us be ourselves".

"I took (Cristian) Tarragona out because he was at risk of being sent off. We were not the Unión we are used to. It's a point that I value. At home we are becoming strong and this one we could have won and also lost. Maybe Huracán didn't let us. We are two coaching teams that know each other and it's a rival that has played several finals. It's a very good team. The goals were similar. We were not what we like to be, but it's always good to add points. We are doing well," said the coach.

Madelón's analysis at Unión

Madelón also explained tactical issues and the reading of the development: "They controlled us on the wings and with one in the center. Against other rivals maybe I would put more forwards. But it's not about putting more people in attack. Because maybe you end up throwing frontal crosses and losing the midfield in the clearances. We must not be greedy and understand that we play against a well-worked rival. We are on the way, we wanted the three to stay on top, but we have to keep prepared for what's coming".

Regarding the physical aspect and the response of the squad, Madelón was optimistic: "We are fine. The most important thing is that the squad is healthy. The only one is Bruno Pittón, who is recovering from the cruciate. The team reacts to adversity. All games are different and Huracán studied us. That was noticeable and they didn't let us be. On top of that an unusual schedule and a pasty team was noticeable, when we are explosive. But the boys gave it their all. We have to stay calm and not cry over the calls. We had to win, but we didn't play well".

The coach was satisfied with the state of several of his players: "(Rodríguez) Maizon is fine, as is Juan Ludueña and Nico Paz is very well. Not to mention Claudio Corvalán. Perhaps Fernando Díaz is the one who is finding it harder to adapt, but we are well prepared for the run. There are no excuses, we are ready. If it were up to me, I would play every two days because of how beautiful football is. You have to unload to reload".

About Marcelo Estigarribia's goal, Madelón said: "I didn't see the play. I don't know if he was offside. If he was, a shot for our side (laughs). I'm happy for Chelo. He is a forward with a goal who scores again. I supported the process a lot when he was down and it was clear that his goals were going to come. That's how I do it with everyone. Little by little it's happening".

Madelón anticipated the Copa Argentina clash

Already thinking about what's coming, the coach did not hesitate to mark the importance of the Copa Argentina and the next duel against River: "River has a great squad, but we also have good players. It's about doing our thing and seeing the best strategy trying to take advantage in the aspects that we can. These are the games we like. It reminds us of what happened eight years ago. We arrive well and then this is football. Hopefully we can mark a new start in Copa Argentina".

Finally, Madelón underlined: "We are coming out of the low zone, but the Copa Argentina is extremely important. It gives you nice things. I always defend it. It's very important and that's why we always want to be in it".

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