Leonardo Madelón: "I’m fine, I’m focused, I feel good at Unión" | OneFootball

Leonardo Madelón analyzed Unión's defeat against Gimnasia in the Torneo Clausura with a mix of self-criticism and recognition of the team's effort. He pointed out that in the Lobo's goals, defensive errors combined with the opponent's successes, and detailed that the first goal came from a specific misalignment that "was worked on."

The coach emphasized that Unión persistently sought to equalize and recalled the play that hit the post, a situation that for him "could have changed the story."

Pride in the journey and the blow of elimination

Beyond the result, Madelón was moved by the team's semester. He said he felt "very proud" of the group's dedication since his arrival and acknowledged that losing a direct tie "hurts," especially because of the hope they had built internally.

He described a locker room with a "silence that made a lot of noise," an expression that summarized the mix of frustration, fatigue, and anger of the team.

The state of the team and the situation of Lautaro Vargas

Asked about the consequences of the match, the coach admitted that he noticed the team "hurt and beaten." Regarding Lautaro Vargas's injury, he explained that he had not yet been able to talk to him and that the doctors would confirm the diagnosis once the corresponding studies were conducted.

What's next for Unión: contracts, preseason, and planning

Madelón announced that the team will resume training on Wednesday and that they are already working on the setup for the next cycle, as there are players whose contracts end on December 31, 2025, and these situations will be resolved with the management in the coming days.

Regarding the preseason, he confirmed that there is a possibility of traveling to Uruguay, although it will depend on the state of the training fields from the received invitation.

"I'm good at Unión": balance and conviction of the process

Away from frustration, the coach explained that what he feels is "pain" for being close to qualifying, but he affirmed that he feels firm in his role: "I'm good, I'm focused, I'm good at Unión," he highlighted the collective progress, the identity achieved, and the response of the public at the 15 de Abril, who supported even in the most difficult moments.

Institutional growth and the value of internal work

Madelón celebrated the club's progress in infrastructure, especially the acquisition of its own grounds, and emphasized the importance of sustaining that path. He praised the work of the staff accompanying the team—equipment managers, physiotherapists, doctors, and groundskeepers—for their silent but fundamental contribution.

"We made a historic campaign since we took over"

The coach concluded with a broad perspective: he recalled that the team came from a difficult moment and that, with work, they managed to build a semester he described as "historic." He urged to maintain the line and aim "a little higher," convinced that collective growth is the way to sustain what has been achieved.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.