Point at altitude, then 1 and 57: Estudiantes host Unión | OneFootball

After the 1-1 draw against DIM in their Copa Libertadores debut, Alexander Medina’s team returns to La Plata to host Unión. The clash against the “Tatengue” will be this Saturday at 5:15 p.m. at the UNO Stadium.

Estudiantes de La Plata took their first step in Group A of the 2026 Copa Libertadores with a bittersweet draw on Colombian soil. The “Pincha” showed character at the Atanasio Girardot, but could not hold on to their early lead and ended up drawing 1-1 with Independiente Medellín, a result that forces them to quickly refocus on domestic competition before their next continental fixture.

The continental debut: from the early blow to resistance

El León came out firing: just 3 minutes into the match, Tiago Palacios took advantage of a defensive lapse to make it 1-0. Estudiantes controlled the tempo throughout the first half, but Alejandro Restrepo’s side reacted after the break. In the 18th minute of the second half, Francisco Chaverra scored the definitive equalizer for the home side.

On Saturday, a key meeting against the “Tatengue”

Without rest, the red-and-white delegation begins the trip back to prepare for the match against Unión de Santa Fe. The game, corresponding to matchday 14 of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, will be played on Saturday, April 11, at 5:15 p.m.

For Estudiantes, this match is crucial to stay among the top contenders in the local championship. Unión, meanwhile, arrives aiming to pick up valuable points in the standings, although they will have one forced absence: Lautaro Vargas will not be available after reaching the yellow-card limit.

El León’s schedule at 1 and 57

Friday 10/04: Estudiantes vs. Unión (Apertura 2026) – 5:15 p.m. Tuesday 14/04: Estudiantes vs. Cusco of Peru (Libertadores) – 7:00 p.m.

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