Madelón dreams big: Unión aim for another international tournament | OneFootball

After being recognized as the best coach of the third round, Leonardo Madelón gave an interview to Radio del Plata AM 1030, where he analyzed Unión’s current situation following their resounding victory over Gimnasia de Mendoza. The coach highlighted the importance of striking early on the scoreboard: “The early goal against Gimnasia made everything easier for us. We were lucky to score in the third minute and then we knew how to control the game.” He also praised the team’s maturity in handling their numerical advantage: “The boys were smart, using the width of the pitch, and with the 2-0 lead we managed the game. We needed a win like this to confirm the good performances we had been putting in.”

Reflecting on the team’s progress, the “Francés” recalled that last year the initial goal was to move away from the bottom of the table, but they ended up fighting at the top. Looking to the future, he expressed his desire to take a step up in quality: “Now our aim is to improve and grow, which leads to great things. It would be wonderful for Unión to participate in an international tournament again.”

Regarding the DNA he wants to instill in his players, Madelón emphasized intensity and group commitment over individual talent: “We have to sharpen our wits to convince the boys and give them a sense of belonging. We know we don’t have stars, so the effort comes from everyone.” In that sense, he defined the profile he wants for the team: “We have to be dynamic, tough, intense, and relentless. So far we’re achieving that, but we can’t get complacent.”

To finish, the coach focused on individual players, highlighting Rafael Profini’s patience in earning his place and Mateo Del Blanco’s versatility. He also praised the leadership of Mauro Pittón, whom he described as “a father” to the younger players. All of this comes ahead of a tough clash against Central Córdoba this Friday, where the weather will be a key factor:

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