Unión aim to make history: focused on Newell’s to reach the play-offs

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·28 October 2025

Unión aim to make history: focused on Newell’s to reach the play-offs

After the victory against Defensa y Justicia, spirits are high at Unión. The squad returned to Casasol this Monday to prepare for a crucial match that could represent a leap in quality: the visit to Newell’s next Friday, October 31 at 9:15 p.m.

Freed from the pressure of relegation, the “Tatengue” now has an ambitious goal: to qualify for the top eight in Zone A for the first time since the current playoff format was implemented.

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The coaching staff is focused on finalizing the lineup, with a few uncertainties:

Injuries: Julián Palacios’ recovery (muscle discomfort) is being closely monitored, while Augusto Solari remains sidelined (muscle tear).
Offensive doubt: Madelón must choose between keeping Agustín Colazo, who scored in the last big win, or giving the starting spot to Marcelo Estigarribia, who returns from synovitis and also found the net.

The likely starting eleven shaping up for Rosario would be: Tagliamonte; Vargas, Rodríguez, Fascendini, and Del Blanco; Palacios, Pittón, Martínez, and Palavecino; Tarragona and Colazo or Estigarribia.

The match at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa will have an extra attraction: while Unión seeks to consolidate its place in the qualifying spots, Newell’s has not yet secured its stay. At Casasol, training focused on set pieces, movement, and offensive coordination, aiming to replicate the solidity shown in the last match. At Unión, there is confidence that the result in Rosario will not only define the present, but could mark a historic chapter for the club.

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