After a draw at altitude, minds on 1 and 57: Estudiantes host Unión | OneFootball

After the 1-1 draw against DIM in their Copa Libertadores debut, Alexander Medina’s team returns to La Plata to host Unión. The clash against the «Tatengue» will take place this Saturday at 5:15 p.m. at Estadio UNO.

Estudiantes de La Plata took their first step in Group A of the 2026 Copa Libertadores with a bittersweet draw on Colombian soil. The «Pincha» showed character at the Atanasio Girardot, but could not hold on to their early lead and ended up drawing 1-1 against Independiente Medellín, a result that forces them to quickly refocus on domestic competition before their next continental fixture.

The continental debut: from the early blow to resistance

El León came out flying: just 3 minutes into the match, Tiago Palacios took advantage of a defensive lapse to make it 1-0. Estudiantes controlled the tempo during the first half, but Alejandro Restrepo’s side reacted after the break. In the 18th minute of the second half, Francisco Chaverra scored the definitive equalizer for the home team.

On Saturday, a key matchup against the «Tatengue»

With no time to rest, the red-and-white delegation heads back to prepare for the match against Unión de Santa Fe. The game, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, will be played on Saturday, April 11 at 5:15 p.m.

For Estudiantes, this match is crucial to stay in the fight near the top of the local championship. Unión, meanwhile, arrives aiming to collect valuable points in the standings, although they will have one enforced absence: Lautaro Vargas will not be available after reaching the yellow-card limit.

El León’s schedule at 1 and 57

Friday 10/04: Estudiantes vs. Unión (Apertura 2026) – 5:15 p.m. Tuesday 14/04: Estudiantes vs. Cusco of Peru (Libertadores) – 7:00 p.m.

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