Mauro Pittón after Unión's progress: «We earned a deserved win» | OneFootball

After Club Atlético Unión’s major qualification for the quarterfinals of the Apertura Tournament, Mauro Pittón analyzed Tatengue’s win and highlighted the team’s collective work to overcome a tough challenge.

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The red-and-white midfielder stressed the importance of tactical order and concentration to secure the victory: “We knew we had to be careful in many aspects because we were facing a great opponent, something they showed throughout the tournament and also in the Copa Libertadores. After the first fifteen minutes, we played a very good match in terms of organization, play, and quick transitions.”

In addition, Pittón valued the work done during the week to neutralize the opponent’s footballing patterns. “We worked on a lot of details because we knew we were playing on a difficult pitch, but then we trusted in what we do. There were things to correct and fine-tune, but I think we performed well throughout the match,” he explained.

The midfielder also referred to the moment Unión was going through, coming into the match after four games without a win. “We knew that once we reached this stage, there was no room left to lose. Some points that slipped away from us at the end of the tournament made us improve and understand that these matches are decided by details,” he said.

In another part of the interview, Pittón highlighted the group’s strength and the commitment of the entire squad. “What makes me happiest is that the results reflect the unity we have. Nearly twenty-eight players came here, and that’s what defines us,” he said.

He also had special words for Claudio Corvalán, who got minutes again after several matches out: “I have tremendous admiration for him. Whether he gets to play or not, he’s always pushing forward, and that reflects what this group is.”

Finally, the Tatengue player made it clear that the squad is already thinking about the next challenge: “Now we have to go to Córdoba, and we know it’s going to be just as hard or even harder than this. These are decisive matches that are settled by details, so we have to keep working and trusting in the team we have.”

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