Cristian Tarragona after 0-0 draw: “The key is we’ve started, got a point” | OneFootball

Unión took its first steps in the Torneo Apertura with a 0-0 draw against Platense at the Estadio 15 de Abril. In a match that improved over time for the home team, Cristian Tarragona analyzed the team's performance and the value of starting by adding points to the table. “The important thing is that the tournament started and we added points”, the forward emphasized at the end of the match.

Initial Adjustments and a Starting Point

Tarragona acknowledged that the team is still in a phase of physical and football adjustment typical of the start of the competition. “It was a short and intense preseason, we are just now loosening up our legs,” he explained, justifying some inaccuracies seen on the field as a logical part of the start.

Despite the expectation of winning at home, the forward valued the result obtained: “We wanted to add three points, we owe it to the fans at home, but this is just the beginning,” he stated calmly.

Tactics, Pressure, and the Group Objective

When asked about his tactical role, Tarragona was clear about Madelón's team's idea. “The first defense is us two forwards,” he noted, highlighting the collective commitment from the initial pressure as one of the main weapons of the «Tatengue». “The team supports from the back and that is our foundation,” he maintained.

The forward also referred to the early booking he received and how it influenced his game. “It conditioned me a bit, mainly I tried to be careful,” he explained, although he clarified that it did not alter his attitude on the field. “It was an unintentional yellow card, nothing happened,” he added, downplaying the situation.

Individually, the attacker was satisfied with his physical performance: “I feel good, I finished tired but well.” He also revealed a personal goal: “I set out to be in better physical shape than at the end of last season, always thinking about the team and fighting for the group.”

Looking ahead, Tarragona made clear the internal goal of the squad. “The objective is to keep adding points, maintain the group and that unity that bothers many,” he affirmed. With a phrase that sums up the red and white identity, the forward concluded: “Unión is here to keep growing and play the same way on all fields,” a statement that sets the course at the start of this tournament.

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