Unión out to upset Lanús at La Fortaleza | OneFootball

Unión will visit Lanús this Thursday at 19:15 for the second matchday of the Apertura. Leo Madelón might make changes to the team after the debut draw.

Unión will face a tough test this Thursday when they visit Lanús at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium, as part of the second matchday of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Leonardo Madelón's team will try to improve the image they left in the opener and earn points on a field that is always challenging.

The goalless draw against Platense in Santa Fe did not satisfy from a football perspective. Although the team showed order at times, they lacked depth and offensive weight, aspects that the coaching staff worked on during the week with the intention of taking a step forward.

Madelón knows that they will face a rival that arrives motivated and confident, so concentration and defensive solidity will be key to sustaining the match.

Thinking about this commitment, the red-and-white coach would introduce a change in the starting lineup. Bruno Pittón would enter in place of Franco Fragapane, which will cause a tactical adjustment: Mateo Del Blanco would move forward a few meters to occupy a more offensive role on the left side.

The idea is to give the team greater range and presence on the flank, seeking depth and better connections with the forwards.

Before the trip, the arrival of Lucas Menossi was also made official, who signed a contract until December 31 after being released from Belgrano. Although he is not yet in full physical or football condition, his arrival adds another option for the midfield for what lies ahead.

Lanús started the tournament with a high-impact victory: 3-2 against San Lorenzo as visitors. Mauricio Pellegrino's team showed efficiency in attack and character to strike at the right moments. Therefore, Unión will need order, intensity, and maximum concentration to bring something back from Buenos Aires.

With this scenario, the Tatengue is preparing for a duel that could set the tone for their start to the championship, against a rival that emerges as one of the strong measures of the zone.

Coach Mauricio Pellegrino would not make changes and would bet on the same 11 players who took the field at the Nuevo Gasómetro, who are also the same ones who won 4-1 against Sarmiento de La Banda, from Santiago del Estero, in the 32nd finals of the Argentine Cup.

Probable lineups

Lanús: Nahuel Losada; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, Sasha Marcich; Medina, Agustín Cardozo; Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, Ramiro Carrera; Rodrigo Castillo. Coach: Mauricio Pellegrino.

Unión: Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, and Bruno Pittón; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, and Mateo Del Blanco; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo. Coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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