Unión seek vital win vs Gimnasia de Mendoza, live on Radio GOL | OneFootball

Unión will face a decisive challenge at the start of the Torneo Apertura when they host Gimnasia de Mendoza at the 15 de Abril stadium. Leonardo Madelón's team has not yet managed to win in the tournament and will look to take advantage of playing at home to start changing their outlook.

The match will be played this Monday from 10:00 p.m. at the 15 de Abril stadium, with Nazareno Arasa as referee, VAR operated by Gastón Monsón Brizuela, and broadcast by Radio GOL.

After a goalless draw against Platense in the opener and a 2-1 defeat to Lanús at La Fortaleza, the red-and-white team needs a football and emotional reaction. The loss to Granate left its mark, not only because of the result, but also due to the sending off of Valentín Fascendini, who will not be available for this match.

Unión, under pressure to respond

El Tatengue showed some promising moments in the tournament, but has yet to maintain solid form. Against Lanús, they played with ten men from the end of the first half, a situation that affected the course of the match.

For this match, Madelón will have to make changes to the team: Juan Pablo Ludueña appears as the natural replacement for Fascendini in defense, while in attack there will be changes, such as Marcelo Estigarribia to replace Agustín Colazo.

Gimnasia de Mendoza, a rival looking to establish itself

The team from Mendoza arrives in Santa Fe after losing 1-0 at home to San Lorenzo, in a very special match that marked the return of their stadium to the First Division after 41 years. Despite the result, El Lobo left a competitive impression.

During the transfer window, Gimnasia strengthened with players such as Julián Ceballos, Santiago Rodríguez, and Valentino Simoni, the latter being the scorer of the team’s only goal in the tournament, which came in the win against Central Córdoba.

Probable lineups

Unión: Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Juan Ludueña, Bruno Pittón; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, Mateo Del Blanco; Marcelo Estigarribia, Cristian Tarragona. Coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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