How Unión stand in Zone A after matchday 11 of the Apertura | OneFootball

Unión closed matchday 11 of the Torneo Apertura with an important certainty: despite having let two points slip away at the 15 de Abril, the 1-1 draw against Boca allowed them to remain well-positioned in Zone A, where they are still fully engaged in the fight for qualification and also in the top spots.

The red and white team reached 16 points in 11 matches, with a campaign of four wins, four draws, and two losses, along with an offensive production that continues to be one of their strengths, with 17 goals for and 11 against, for a goal difference of +6.

With these numbers, Leonardo Madelón's team is placed in third position, sharing that spot with Defensa y Justicia, who also reached 16 points and will be Unión's next opponent, this Saturday from 17:45 in Florencio Varela.

A table that tightened at the top with Unión as a protagonist

After the eleventh round, Vélez consolidated at the top with 25 points, after defeating Platense as visitors. Further back is Estudiantes, who reached 21 points after overcoming Gimnasia de Mendoza. Behind them are Unión and Defensa y Justicia, both with 16, in a zone that shows strong parity in the fight for the qualification spots.

Additionally, Lanús made a strong impact by thrashing Newell’s and entered with 18 points, while Talleres has 16 after their interzonal draw against Belgrano. Further down are Boca with 15, Instituto and Independiente with 14, followed by a group that remains expectant.

Thus, the Tatengue not only continues within the qualification spots for the round of 16 but will also face a direct clash in the next matchday against a rival with whom they share a position in the table.

The value of the point against Boca

The draw against the Xeneize left mixed feelings in Santa Fe. On one hand, because Unión showed periods of very good play, took the lead, and was close to securing a resounding victory. On the other hand, because the development of the match and some specific decisions made the final result feel a bit lacking.

However, with the matchday now complete, the point gains value in the overall context. The red and white team remained in the top group, did not lose ground in the fight, and will arrive at the clash against Defensa y Justicia with a concrete chance to make a strong move in the table if they manage to score in Florencio Varela.

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