Unión among the teams who used the fewest players in the Clausura | OneFootball

Unión will face Belgrano this Monday at 5:00 PM in their away match for the last round of Zone A, with a particular feature that defines their identity in this Clausura: they are one of the teams that used the fewest players. Only 25 players were considered by Leonardo Madelón, placing Unión among the squads with the least rotation.

Only Talleres and San Lorenzo, who needed 24 players to get through the semester, are above them. This figure puts Unión in a select group, something unusual for a tournament with high demands and injuries that usually force constant changes.

Madelón had anticipated this at the time. “These are the options we have,” he made clear when asked about the lack of alternatives. His idea held up for much of the tournament, even repeating the starting lineup for several consecutive matches. The formula worked, until they hit a rough patch.

Opponents adjusted, figured out how to play against the team, and the coach had to make some changes. New options appeared, the team’s performance dipped, but eventually Unión regained their direction and started getting results again, keeping them in the main fight for the zone.

This fact becomes even more relevant when considering the context: the core of the squad is practically the same as the one that finished last in the Apertura. With a renewed approach, a more solid structure, and a clear message from the coaching staff, Unión managed to make a 180-degree turnaround and become a leading contender.

Now, they will close out the Clausura with the mission of maintaining that momentum and reaching the playoffs with a well-defined identity: a compact, confident team, with players who found their place thanks to continuity.

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