Madelón relieved after 4-0: "First calm match on the bench in ages" | OneFootball

Leonardo Madelón did not hide his satisfaction after Unión's resounding 4-0 victory against Gimnasia de Mendoza. For the coach, the victory at the 15 de Abril stadium represented one of those atypical nights of fulfillment: "The team is doing well. With today's performance, we value the performance from the other day. It had been a long time since I watched a game feeling happy and calm sitting on the bench," confessed the coach.

Regarding the development of the game, he highlighted the tactical intelligence of his players: "We knew how to take advantage of having an extra man, taking care of the ball and trying to tire out the opponent. The difference is fair because that's how the game went." Along the same lines, he emphasized the balance between defense and attack: "I liked the match and how they understood the timing. Goals were scored in all sorts of ways. This is good for the club in general, it's music to the ears after struggling so much to win."

Praise for individual performances and the transfer market

Madelón focused on individual performances, such as that of Juan Pablo Ludueña, and the situation of the defense: "I loved Ludueña's performance and having that pressure. We have to decide and see how they perform with Maizon. We will also see how many matches Fascendini will be out for." He also had words of recognition for Mauro Pittón: "He is a strategist and a backup on the field. He has confidence, and it's admirable how he is growing. I'm happy because, along with Bruno, they grew up with us. He turned a complicated page, was questioned, and it was a matter of changing his mindset."

Regarding the team building, the coach was realistic about the previous negotiations: "Things were done within the possibilities. The players we asked for chose other options, so we brought in low-profile names that fit just right." On the adaptation of the newcomers, he added: "People will come to like them. Over time, they will do well. Unión is a specialist in that. We are satisfied; there is good human material."

Confidence and the immediate future

The coach especially valued the team's effectiveness at home: "At home, it's the team that performed the best. We played good matches, but we weren't scoring. This time we were effective, and having a clean sheet is good for us." Additionally, he felt identified with the on-field approach: "Gimnasia is a tough team. When they were left with one less player, we were smart in how we played. I'm happy. I felt reflected in the game: possession with an attacking purpose."

Looking ahead to the rest of the transfer window, Madelón did not close any doors: "You should never say no. There could be injuries or a sale. We have to be prepared to use the window, although today it's more important to believe in what you have."

Finally, he concluded with emotional support for his team: "These results give confidence. The players deserve it for how they train and work. A little encouragement always helps." And he closed with a phrase that defines the team's direction: "We won by causality because we won with play. This is the Unión we want, the production we want."

Bonus: Tuesday's training

The coach confirmed that there will be no rest for those who did not play or played only a few minutes: "Tomorrow (meaning this Tuesday) everyone will play. The work changes as a group." In this practice against Guadalupe, Lucas Menossi will be evaluated:

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