Palacios ahead of Boca clash: "We want to be a competitive side" | OneFootball

Julián Palacios highlighted Unión’s current form, while also emphasizing the need to correct certain details after the draw with Independiente.

As Unión’s squad fine-tunes details ahead of Sunday’s match against Boca at the 15 de Abril stadium, one of the players who spoke after practice was Julián Palacios, who analyzed the team’s present and the challenge ahead.

The midfielder appeared focused on the upcoming match, though he made it clear that the group remains calm despite the stature of their opponent.

“We know Boca is a tough opponent, but in Argentine football, every match is tough. The important thing is that we keep our focus on what we do,” he said after training at the Casa Unión grounds.

Palacios, enjoying a strong spell at Unión

Palacios is experiencing one of his best moments since joining the club and has secured a spot in the starting lineup. Although his natural position is as a playmaker, he has managed to adapt to different roles within coach Leonardo Madelón’s system.

“I’m a playmaker, but I’ve had to adapt to playing on the right or left. I had already been doing it, and now I feel comfortable. It also has to do with the trust my teammates and the coaching staff have given me,” he explained.

Reflections on the draw with Independiente

The player also referred to the thrilling 4-4 draw against Independiente, a match that left mixed feelings. “Looking back, I try to focus on the positives. I think we had a very good first half, but there are mistakes to correct, especially against teams at this level that can hurt you,” he analyzed.

Among the aspects to improve, Palacios mentioned the importance of set pieces. “Set pieces are key, they win you matches and championships. We have to fine-tune those details so it doesn’t happen again,” he noted.

A team aiming to be competitive

Beyond Sunday’s opponent, the midfielder highlighted the group’s mentality and the identity Unión is looking to solidify. “We want to be a competitive team, it doesn’t matter if we’re winning or losing, we always try to push forward. I think the team has earned the respect of our rivals, but we have to maintain it match by match,” he stated.

With that goal in mind, Tatengue will continue its preparations over the coming days, knowing that the clash against Boca will be another test to keep consolidating their growth in the tournament.

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