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·17 January 2026
Unión’s likely XI for the friendly against Defensor Sporting

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·17 January 2026

Madelón is preparing for the last preseason friendly before the start of the Torneo Apertura and already has in mind his probable starting eleven to face Defensor Sporting this Saturday. The coach’s idea is to keep the core of the team that gained confidence in the win against Alianza Lima, but with some tactical adjustments to test out different options.
The probable lineup for tomorrow would be: Gomes Gerth; Emiliano Álvarez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Nicolás Paz, B. Pitton; Misael Aguirre, Emilio Giaccone, Nicolás Palavecino; Tomás González, Marcelo Estigarribia, and Diego Armando Díaz.
Compared to the team that defeated Alianza Lima, key names remain in defense and midfield, although Madelón might use this friendly to give playing time to some players and tweak the attacking duo. “El Tate” will have its last preseason match before the official debut against Platense, on Thursday, January 22 at the 15 de Abril stadium.
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