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

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·17 de enero de 2026

Madelón is preparing the last preseason friendly before the start of the Apertura Tournament and already has in mind his probable lineup to face Defensor Sporting this Saturday. The coach's idea is to maintain the core that gained confidence in the victory against Alianza Lima, but with some tactical adjustments to test variations.
The probable team 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.
Comparing with the team that defeated Alianza Lima, key names in defense and midfield remain, although Madelón might use this friendly to give minutes to players and adjust the offensive duo. The team will have its last preseason commitment before the official debut against Platense, on Thursday, January 22 at the 15 de Abril.
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