Unión aim to start Copa Argentina well and avoid shocks in Rosario | OneFootball

Unión will face Agropecuario in the Round of 64 of the Copa Argentina with several changes and the need to put the latest defeat behind them.

Unión will take the field this Monday in the Round of 64 of the 2026 Copa Argentina against Agropecuario Argentino, in a match set to kick off at 9:15 p.m. at Estadio Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. Sebastián Zunino will referee the match, which will be broadcast on TyC Sports.

The team led by Leonardo Madelón comes into the match needing to bounce back after the loss to Defensa y Justicia, which ended a six-match unbeaten run. Despite that setback, El Tatengue is still enjoying a strong spell in the Torneo Apertura, where it sits among the top contenders.

Agropecuario, a worn-down rival with another priority

Going into the match, Agropecuario appears hampered by the schedule. The Buenos Aires-based side played Ciudad de Bolívar on Friday and will have little rest ahead of this fixture.

In addition, their coach, Adrián Adrover, made it clear he was downplaying the match: “The match that matters least to us is the one against Unión”, he said, making it evident that the priority is the Primera Nacional, where the team sits mid-table.

Madelón makes changes and bets on new options at Unión

Far from keeping the same base with only minor tweaks, Madelón decided to make four changes with a clear objective: to find new alternatives and improve the team’s overall play.

In defense, Emiliano Álvarez and Valentín Fascendini would come in. In midfield, Julián Palacios would return after recovering from injury, while Agustín Colazo would appear in attack.

The players set to make way are Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Augusto Solari and Marcelo Estigarribia. In addition, Diego Díaz will not be considered due to a physical issue.

El Tatengue will try to build on what it did in its last Copa Argentina campaign, where it achieved its best-ever run in the competition. With an encouraging present and greater quality in names, it starts as the favorite against a rival under physical strain.

In Rosario, Unión will have a double mission: return to winning ways and avoid any surprises in order to keep advancing in a competition that always offers unpredictable scenarios.

Probable lineups for Unión and Agropecuario

Unión: Matías Mansilla; Emiliano Álvarez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Valentín Fascendini and Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini and Brahian Cuello; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo. Head coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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