Madelón dreams of Unión in Europe: "Another international run would be great" | OneFootball

After being recognized as the best coach of the third round, Leonardo Madelón gave an interview to Radio del Plata AM 1030 where he analyzed Unión's current situation following the decisive victory against Gimnasia de Mendoza. The coach highlighted the importance of scoring early: “The early goal against Gimnasia made everything easier for us. We were lucky to score in the first three minutes and then we managed to control the game.” He also appreciated the team's maturity in managing the numerical advantage: “The boys were smart, using the width of the field, and with the 2-0 lead, we managed it well. We needed a win like this to confirm the good games we've been playing.”

Reflecting on the team's evolution, the "Frenchman" recalled that last year the initial goal was to move away from the lower zone, but they ended up fighting at the top. Looking to the future, he expressed his desire to make a quality leap: “Now we aim to improve and grow, which leads to great things. It would be nice for Unión to participate in an international tournament again.”

Regarding the DNA he wants to instill in his players, Madelón emphasized intensity and group commitment over individual talents: “We need to sharpen our wits to convince the kids and give them a sense of belonging. We know we don't have stars, so the effort is collective.” In this sense, he defined the profile he wants for the team: “We have to be dynamic, tough, intense, and relentless. So far, we're achieving it, but we must not become complacent.”

In closing, the coach focused on analyzing individual players, highlighting Rafael Profini's patience in earning his spot and Mateo Del Blanco's versatility. He also praised Mauro Pittón's leadership, describing him as “a father” to the younger players. All this comes ahead of a challenging match against Central Córdoba this Friday, where the weather will be a key factor:

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