Unión v Platense open 2026 Liga: Zunino’s XI, transfer updates | OneFootball

Argentine football is experiencing hours of uncertainty with the possible postponement of the transfer window closure, but the schedule for the Professional League is already confirmed. Unión will host Platense at the Estadio 15 de Abril for the first match of the championship. The journalist covering the "Calamar," Daniel Millares, previewed the visiting team's outlook and market news on "ADN Gol."

Logistics and debut in Santa Fe

Platense, coming off a 2-1 loss to Aldosivi in a friendly in Mar del Plata, is heading to Santa Fe for the start of the tournament. "The team will be in Santa Fe by Wednesday. They will train in the morning and travel there," Millares announced.

The reporter referred to the match as the first official commitment of the League. It is expected that by Thursday morning, the coaching duo Zunino-Espínola will have "plan B ready, at least the team that will face Unión de Santa Fe." The match marks the beginning of the journey for both teams in a year full of challenges, with Platense also focused on the Copa Libertadores.

Transfer market and new faces

Millares reviewed the ins and outs, highlighting the lucrative sale of Ronaldo Martínez to Talleres: "Rorro Martínez will no longer be a Platense player; he agreed for three million dollars, and that money will go to the Calamar after the transfer to Talleres."

Regarding new signings, he highlighted Nico Bongiorno (goalkeeper), Eugenio Raggio (central defender), and the bet on Gauto and "Pupa" Heredia, of whom he said: "He has grown a lot, he is a different player after his time at Santiago del Estero and Argentinos Juniors."

Stadium works for the Copa Libertadores

Finally, the journalist detailed the structural renovations that the Vicente López club is undertaking to meet the standards for their international participation. The most important work is the new lighting system, which will force the team to play their home matches at 5:00 PM.

"They are building a complete, round lighting system, like the one at River's stadium. That requires time," he stated. Additionally, the press and seating areas are being expanded: "The importance is the lighting system, because then it stays with you for life," Millares concluded.

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