Mateo del Blanco: We needed this, happy to pick up vital points | OneFootball

Unión secured a golden victory in Avellaneda. With a collective performance of character and moments of great football, the Tatengue defeated Racing 3-2 at the Cilindro and took a crucial step in the fight for survival, as well as getting into the fight for qualification to the round of 16 of the Clausura Tournament. Among the standout figures of the match were Mauro Pittón and Mateo Del Blanco, who spoke to the press after the match.

Del Blanco's analysis of Unión's victory

“It's very important for us, we needed it, we needed to add points and we are happy about that”, affirmed the young midfielder, who today is settling into an unusual position for him: left back.

About this new role in the team, Del Blanco explained: “The truth is that it was a big change, I never played as a left back, I was always a midfielder. I was adapting over time, first with Kily González as a wing-back and now with Madelón as a full back”.

A very special visit for the Unión squad

The week was marked by a special visit to the AFA premises in Ezeiza: the coach of the Argentina National Team, Lionel Scaloni, came to greet the red and white squad. “It's a pride that the world champion coach comes. He told us how the boys are, he told us that everything is theirs, he has tremendous humility”, highlighted Del Blanco, still excited by the experience.

With the victory against Racing, Unión achieved a key morale boost in this decisive stage of the tournament. The team of Leonardo Madelón added vital points to escape the relegation spots and, at the same time, keep alive the dream of fighting for a place in the next stage of the Clausura.

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