Unión seek a good start in Copa Argentina, avoid shocks | OneFootball

Unión will face Agropecuario in the Round of 64 of the Copa Argentina with several changes and the need to move on from their latest defeat.

Unión will take the field this Monday in the Round of 64 of the 2026 Copa Argentina against Agropecuario Argentino, in a match set to kick off at 9:15 p.m. at Estadio Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. The game will be refereed by Sebastián Zunino and broadcast on TyC Sports.

The team coached by Leonardo Madelón comes into the match needing to bounce back after the loss to Defensa y Justicia, which ended a six-game unbeaten run. Despite that setback, El Tatengue remains in good form in the Torneo Apertura, where it sits among the contenders.

Agropecuario, a worn-down rival with another priority

In the lead-up, Agropecuario appears affected by the schedule. The Buenos Aires Province side played Ciudad de Bolívar on Friday and will have little rest ahead of this match.

In addition, its coach, Adrián Adrover, made it clear by downplaying the match: “The match that matters least to us is the one against Unión”, he said, making it clear that the priority is the Primera Nacional, where the team is currently in the middle of the table.

Madelón makes changes and bets on new options at Unión

Far from keeping the same core with only minor tweaks, Madelón decided to make four changes with a clear objective: to find new alternatives and improve the team’s overall play.

In defense, Emiliano Álvarez and Valentín Fascendini are expected to come in. In midfield, Julián Palacios would return after recovering from injury, while Agustín Colazo would appear in attack.

The players set to make way are Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Augusto Solari and Marcelo Estigarribia. In addition, Diego Díaz will not be considered due to a physical issue.

El Tatengue will try to back up what it did in its last Copa Argentina campaign, where it achieved its best-ever run in the competition. With encouraging current form and greater individual quality, it goes in as the favorite against a rival under physical strain.

In Rosario, Unión will have a double mission: return to winning ways and avoid any surprises to keep advancing in a competition that always offers unpredictable scenarios.

Lineups for Unión and Agropecuario

Unión: Matías Mansilla; Emiliano Álvarez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Valentín Fascendini and Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini and Brahian Cuello; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo. Head coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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