Leonardo Madelón after going through: «Unión now knows how to win» | OneFootball

After Unión’s win over Agropecuario in Rosario, Leonardo Madelón analyzed his players’ performance and highlighted the importance of reaching the Round of 32 in the Copa Argentina. The Santa Fe-born coach not only celebrated the result, but also emphasized the team’s growth in this type of competition.

A win built on patience and experience

The coach began by stressing the seriousness with which the “Tatengue” approaches this tournament: “I’ve always valued this cup, it’s a beautiful competition, we had to win and we were obliged to do so. Agropecuario is tough, they wanted to make a statement, Adrover set them up well tactically and they controlled us effectively. We understood that we had to be patient, and we found the goal right as the first half was ending. In the second half they left spaces, the result is important, today Unión has winning ingrained in them.”

Madelón also explained that the difficulty of the match serves as a learning experience for the group: “I liked the match because it was hard for us, that’s good. Thanks to what we did today, we’re still in the race. I had thought about making changes to motivate the squad, we have 26 players in the team, and today some important players were left out.”

The hope of fighting for something big

Without becoming triumphalist but making the dressing room’s ambition clear, the coach referred to the team’s potential: “I have hope with these players, we all do, there’s a good squad and we’re going to fight for it. I attach a lot of importance to this match. We have to think big, that’s the idea. We’re going to try, I’m not saying the word, but we’re going to compete, we have the squad, I’ve spoken about it with the players, the possibility is there.”

Mauro Pittón’s condition and Tarragona’s current form

To close, the coach brought some relief regarding the substitution of one of his key midfielders and was full of praise for the night’s scorer: “Mauro Pittón came off with a knock, it’s nothing serious, he’ll be fine for the match against Riestra. Tarragona creates a lot on his own, he’s another important part of the team and for us he’s very good.”

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