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·15 August 2026

Unión fans furious after defeat to San Lorenzo

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Unión’s 1-0 defeat to San Lorenzo in the fifth round of the Clausura Tournament sparked strong discontent among Tatengue fans. The team managed by Leonardo Madelón delivered a poor performance and, after the match, social media filled with criticism aimed at the coach, the club’s leadership, and several players.

One of the main targets was Madelón. On X, different fans called for a change in leadership and questioned why the coach remains in charge of the team. “Leave, Madelón. You leave too, along with the board,” one user wrote, while another said the coach’s “cycle is over.”


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There was also criticism of president Luis Spahn and the board of directors. Some supporters questioned the decisions made during the transfer window and the makeup of the squad, arguing that the team has failed to find footballing answers at the start of the tournament.

“Cycle over, the problem starts at the top and ends on the pitch. An ineffective board, zero sacrifice. A stubborn coach, married to certain systems and some players,” another fan wrote, reflecting the atmosphere of frustration left after the defeat.

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The criticism also reached several members of the squad. In different posts, there were complaints about players and club officials, with fans pointing to the team’s lack of response and a performance that left the red-and-white supporters worried.

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The defeat to San Lorenzo thus deepened the discontent at Unión. With the tournament underway, Madelón and his players will have to find a footballing response to change the team’s image and regain the trust of a fan base that, after the latest result, openly expressed its concern.

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

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