Tough test for Ferroviario: hosting Unión fresh from a big win

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·5 Februari 2026

Tough test for Ferroviario: hosting Unión fresh from a big win

The margin for error has been reduced to a minimum for Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero. The team led by Lucas Pusineri faces the fourth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament with the urgent need to secure three points at the Estadio Único “Madre de Ciudades.” After collecting just one point out of a possible nine and with the alarming statistic of not having scored any goals so far in the competition, the “Ferroviario” needs to react immediately in front of their fans. The challenge will be significant, as their current opponent is Unión de Santa Fe, who arrive in high spirits after thrashing Gimnasia de Mendoza 4-0.

Regarding the lineup to face the Tatengue, Pusineri is planning a structure that provides security and, at the same time, greater attacking power:

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In goal and defense: No changes are expected. The back four will remain the same, with Santiago Moyano on the right flank, Alejandro Maciel and Facundo Mansilla as center-backs, and Agustín Quiroga on the left side to guard their own area.
In midfield: Two strategic changes are expected in an attempt to win the midfield battle against Unión. Lucas González and Marco Iacobellis would return, replacing Fernando Martínez and Fernando Juárez, seeking greater ball control and playmaking.
In the offensive line and attack: This is where the coach will make significant changes to break the negative streak. The newly signed Michael Santos is set to start alongside Diego Barrera, who will come in for Lucas Varaldo and Ezequiel Naya, respectively.

With this new attacking approach, Central Córdoba will try to break through the defense of Leonardo Madelón’s team. The Santiago side is obliged to take the initiative against a Unión de Santa Fe that has shown lethal effectiveness, in stark contrast to the drought of a “Ferroviario” that needs its changes to yield immediate results and ignite the goal celebrations of its fans.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.