Madelón on Unión: First qualify, then dreaming is allowed | OneFootball

Leonardo Madelón spoke about his hometown of Cafferata, but also left a hopeful message for Unión in the Clausura's conclusion.

Beyond the current football scene, Leonardo Madelón retains the simplicity and identity that characterize him. At the end of the interview with RTS Medios, the Unión coach allowed himself an emotional journey back to his roots, to the small town of Cafferata in Santa Fe, where he grew up and shaped his character. And he uttered a phrase that greatly inspired the red-and-white fans.

Cafferata, Leo Madelón's place in the world

“Cafferata is in the south of Santa Fe, it has 1,500 inhabitants, country people with huge hearts. I grew up there, without railroads or industry, just plains and work. There are always kids kicking a ball on the street. That shapes you, teaches you to have hunger and love for football,” he recounted with emotion.

Proudly, he listed the names of footballers who came from his town: “From there came Benjamín Santos, who played in Torino; Jorge Priotti, Chavo Desábato, Gustavo Quinteros, Elías Gómez... and well, also the shortest of all, which is me,” he joked with laughter.

The Unión coach maintains an unbreakable bond with his place of origin: “I love my town. I went to vote there, I never changed my address. I have family, friends, I go often. In Cafferata, you always breathe football and values. That is never lost.”

Unión's moment, according to Leo Madelón

And among anecdotes, football, and affection, he left a conclusion that sums up his life philosophy: “I enjoy this moment. I learned that you have to stay calm, that results come if you work with passion. At Unión, we are doing that, and it fills me with pride.”

Madelón, from Cafferata, with common sense and the right words, has reconciled Tatengue with its essence. The team is fighting at the top, the people are hopeful, and he, true to his style, keeps his feet on the ground:

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.