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The Professional League has set the days and times for the round of 16 matches, where Unión will host Gimnasia at the 15 de Abril stadium.

The Professional League has made official the schedule for the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura, and Unión already knows the day and time for its debut in the playoffs. The Tatengue will seek to take the first step towards the grand finale when they host Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata next Monday, November 24, at 10 PM, at the 15 de Abril stadium, with a sporting advantage for having finished second in Zone A.

The confirmation came along with the entire order of matches that will mark the beginning of the decisive stage. Unión will close the day, in a prime-time slot, at home and with the expectation of taking advantage of the momentum from their recent performances, especially outside Santa Fe, where they showed great solidity.

This is how the official round of 16 bracket looks

Saturday, November 22

8:00 PM – Vélez (4th B) vs. Argentinos Juniors (5th A)

10:00 PM – Central Córdoba (4th A) vs. San Lorenzo (5th B)

Sunday, November 23

5:30 PM – Rosario Central (1st B) vs. Estudiantes (8th A)

8:00 PM – Boca (1st A) vs. Talleres (8th B)

Monday, November 24

5:00 PM – Deportivo Riestra (3rd B) vs. Barracas Central (6th A)

7:30 PM – Racing (3rd A) vs. River (6th B)

10:00 PM – Unión (2nd A) vs. Gimnasia de La Plata (7th B)

Wednesday, November 26

9:30 PM – Lanús (2nd B) vs. Tigre (7th A)

Unión, with the last slot and the support of its fans

The team led by Leonardo Madelón will be the last to take the field in this stage, something that could be an advantage: they will have the chance to know in advance how the bracket is shaping up and approach the duel with pressure turned into motivation.

Moreover, the fact of facing a rival they already defeated as visitors during the regular phase reinforces the hope. The Tatengue enters this stage with a defense going through its best moment of the semester and with the chance to play, if they advance to the quarterfinals, again in Santa Fe against Riestra or Barracas Central.

What's next

If Unión surpasses Gimnasia, they will play the quarterfinals also at home. They would only face Rosario Central outside of Santa Fe in a hypothetical semifinal. The final is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at the Estadio Madre de Ciudades, in Santiago del Estero.

The confirmation of the schedule allows Madelón to adjust preparations thinking about a head-to-head where the margin for error will be minimal. With a squad that has regained defensive order and hopes to make a quality leap in attack, Unión allows itself to dream of going beyond the round of 16. On Monday, at 10 PM, with the 15 de Abril packed, the Tatengue's dream in the playoffs will begin.

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