Matías Budiño on Radio Gol: «We need to stop making excuses» | OneFootball

Matías Budiño, Colón’s goalkeeper, spoke on Radio Gol 96.7 and talked with Darío Pignata on the program ADN. In an in-depth interview, the keeper assessed the first part of the tournament, admitted that the start was difficult for him, backed Ezequiel Medrán’s playing philosophy, and made it clear that there will be no margin for error in the second half if they want to achieve the big goal of promotion.

Self-criticism over the points dropped in Santa Fe

Colón finished the first stage of the championship in fourth place, five points off the top. When evaluating the total points, Budiño said he was satisfied, but not fully content: «We dropped some points along the way, especially at home in these last few matches, and I think that’s what left us in fourth place.»

Looking back at the matches that still sting, the goalkeeper recalled the opening rounds and the recent defeat against Chaco: «We did more than enough to win that match (against Ferro)… the other day against Chaco, I don’t think we found a way into the game, those matches where opponents sit deep against us.» Regarding that latest game, he regretted the unfortunate own goal: «The ball was falling to me… Mauro tried to clear it with his head and put it into the top corner… we ended up losing an unbelievable match.»

A personal turning point

Budiño admitted that his first steps in goal for Colón were not easy because of the weight of expectations, but he highlighted one key match that changed his mindset: «I think the match against All Boys was decisive for me. I started to feel important, to feel much more confident.»

From then on, the keeper felt an improvement in his performances: «I think I’ve looked more solid in these last few matches… and when I had to step in, I think I did it well; when the team needed me, I was able to respond.»

Medrán’s message: No excuses away from home

One of the most debated topics is the contrast in the team when it leaves Santa Fe. Far from looking for excuses in refereeing or stadium dimensions, the goalkeeper was blunt: «We have to stop, I don’t know if they’re excuses, but at least those things people say like, ‘well, the pitch,’ or ‘we’re away from home’—the truth is we have to put that aside… this second half has to be like that, every match has to be a final.»

He also dismissed any idea that the coaching staff takes a cautious approach away from the Brigadier López: «Medrán’s message is clear: whether at home or away, we have to be the protagonists of the match.»

The fans’ demands and the weight of the shirt

When asked whether Colón is expected to play attractive football or simply be effective, the goalkeeper showed he fully understands the mood in the stands: «The team can play well, it can play better than it does… but the fans want you to win, whether that’s by lumping it forward or playing one-twos… nobody is going to care if you earn promotion after playing well for 20 matches; winning is what gets you to the final objective.»

Finally, Budiño said he was moved by everyday life in Santa Fe and by the magnitude of the club:

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