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Leonardo Madelón changed Unión's outlook, transforming them from being on the brink of relegation to dreaming of big goals in the Clausura.

The change of scenario for Unión in the second part of the season is as drastic as it is surprising. The red and white team went from finishing last in the Torneo Apertura, with just 14 points in 16 matches, to becoming one of the frontrunners in the Clausura, where in just eight rounds they have already accumulated 15 points, surpassing the entire haul of the first half of the year.

A complete turnaround, led by Leo Madelón

The sporting turnaround is largely explained by the arrival of Leonardo Madelón, who took over in the last match of the Apertura and quickly managed to give the team a new identity.

Under his leadership, the Tatengue not only improved in results but also in performance and effectiveness. He took charge for the last match of the Apertura (1-1 against Belgrano in Santa Fe) and the second round of the Sudamericana (defeats against Palestino and Mushuc Runa at the 15 de Abril and a draw against Cruzeiro).

In the Apertura, Unión scored 11 goals and conceded 17, numbers that left them at the bottom of the table with their survival seriously at risk. In contrast, in this Clausura, in just eight matches, they have already scored 13 goals (two more than in the entire first part) and have only conceded six, showing a much more solid defense and a more effective attack.

The keys to Unión's comeback

The comeback is also reflected in the annual table, where they went from closely watching the relegation spots to pulling away with authority: today they are 11 points ahead of Aldosivi and San Martín de San Juan, the bottom teams.

Moreover, with possible shifts due to the Copa Argentina and international competitions, Unión is nine points away from the last spot that qualifies for the Copa Sudamericana 2026, a goal that seemed unthinkable just two months ago.

With eight matches ahead, the Tatengue has turned anguish into hope and dreams that this resurgence under Madelón's guidance will not only serve to save the category but also to start competing for a greater reward.

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