With Tarragona back, Unión switch focus to Independiente | OneFootball

Unión won’t have much time to dwell on the defeat to Talleres. Leonardo Madelón’s team will have to quickly turn the page and focus on its next commitment, which will be none other than against Independiente on Saturday, September 19 at 4:45 p.m. at the 15 de Abril stadium.

And amid the bitter taste left by the loss at the Mario Alberto Kempes, there is one piece of news that could prove decisive for the coach: Cristian Tarragona will be available again. The team captain and top scorer missed the match against Talleres as a result of the red card he received against Instituto, in that 3-2 win in Santa Fe.

Tarragona returns and Madelón will have a decision to make at Unión

Tarragona’s return gives Unión back a key piece. His absence in Córdoba forced Madelón to alter the attacking setup and look for a different formula going forward, with Ignacio Malcorra and Marcelo Estigarribia as the main reference points.

Now the coach will have to decide who makes way for the captain’s return. Malcorra and Brahian Cuello turned in performances below their usual level against Talleres, so that will be one of the decisions Madelón must make during the week.

The other question mark is in midfield. Joaquín Mosqueira did not play in Córdoba, and it remains to be seen whether he regains his starting spot against Independiente or whether Emilio Giaccone keeps his place after earning the coaching staff’s trust with his good performances.

A defeat that did not leave Unión with any losses

Beyond the result, Unión has one positive takeaway looking ahead: no player was sent off or suffered an injury during the match against Talleres.

That means Madelón will be able to work all week with virtually the entire squad available, in addition to Tarragona’s guaranteed return, to correct the mistakes that showed up in Córdoba and prepare for another home match.

The challenge will be to quickly regain the positive momentum built by the previous three consecutive wins and prevent the defeat to Talleres from becoming a setback.

Unión remains well positioned in the fight for the playoffs, but it also still has among its objectives the possibility of entering the race for qualification to the 2027 Copa Sudamericana.

That is why the match against Independiente looms as another measuring stick for this team. Madelón will have a week to fine-tune the details, get his captain back, and once again find the formula that will allow Unión to return to winning at the 15 de Abril.

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