Medrán: “We couldn’t have started better” after Colón’s win over Madryn | OneFootball

The 2026 cycle for Ezequiel Medrán at Colón started off on the right foot. After the 2-1 victory against Deportivo Madryn, the coach not only focused on the three points, but also on the authority with which his team controlled the match. For the strategist, the “Sabalero” displayed an intensity and group commitment that inspires hope, although he warned that the key will be consistency in a long-term tournament.

Tactical analysis and character in the debut

For Medrán, the victory was a direct result of the team’s performance. The coach appreciated the squad’s ability to channel the pressure of the debut: “Today we didn’t deserve to start any other way. The team showed character to play, to fight, and to impose themselves against a great rival,” he analyzed, emphasizing that it was fundamental to start off “with a solid win.”

On the strategic side, the coach highlighted the team’s versatility to press in the opponent’s half and the intelligence to drop back to the middle zone when the game required it. “There was a compact team in all lines, with good partnerships and the ability to break lines when the rival tried to press,” he detailed, although he kept his feet on the ground by acknowledging that there is “a tremendous margin for improvement” looking ahead.

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The Lértora factor: leadership on and off the field

One of the main highlights of the day was the return of Federico Lértora. Medrán was emphatic in describing the midfielder’s impact on the group, highlighting his role as a guide for the younger players and his impeccable professionalism. “I have no doubt that both on the field and as a person, he will contribute a lot to us,” the coach stated, describing his arrival as “a great asset from every point of view.”

A long road toward the ultimate goal

Despite the euphoria in the stands, Medrán opted for caution and daily work as the recipe for success. The coach understands that promotion is built with emotional balance and technical consistency. “We have to learn to enjoy the day-to-day. It’s a long tournament and every matchday will demand the most from us,” he reflected to the media. In his view, growth must be constant to face the challenges ahead: “Every match has to prepare us to handle critical moments better,”

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