Madelón on the draw with Boca: "We faced two giants in a week, a good haul" | OneFootball

After the intense 1-1 draw at the Estadio 15 de Abril, Unión’s head coach, Leonardo Madelón, shared his perspective on his team’s performance against the Xeneize. The coach praised the competitiveness of the “Tatengue” and emphasized the importance of continuing to earn points during a demanding stretch of the Torneo Apertura.

A Draw Worthy of the Occasion

Madelón highlighted the evenness of the match and the quality of the opponent: “Boca is a team with good players, it’s a draw worthy of the occasion. We were two evenly matched teams,” he analyzed in a press conference.

He also gave a positive assessment of the week: “We played against two big teams in one week, it’s a good haul we’ve got. We’re scoring well.”

Individual Analysis: Mansilla and Estigarribia

The coach did not hold back praise for his goalkeeper, who was key in maintaining the draw: “Mansilla stopped two or three clear goal chances. He’s going through a good moment, which is a result of who he is.”

He also spoke about Marcelo Estigarribia’s effort, who was physically just able to play: “He did what he could. During the week, he mostly focused on recovery and gym work. He gives us support up front and aerial play. It was a tough match,” he explained regarding the forward’s exertion.

Identity and Caution

To conclude, the coach highlighted the team’s current form but urged caution: “Unión is a team with identity, but be very careful with what I say, because it can all fall apart quickly.” With his mind already on what’s next, Madelón concluded:

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