Unión know their starting XI off by heart | OneFootball

Leonardo Madelón would bet for the third consecutive time on the same starting team of Unión, which will defend the top of Zone A against Banfield on Friday.

There is full confidence in Unión. Leonardo Madelón seems to have hit the nail on the head and, just hours before Friday's duel against Banfield at the Florencio Sola, he already has in his mind the starting team he considers ideal to defend the top of Zone A of the Clausura Tournament.

The Tatengue arrives after showing character in the last two presentations: first with a significant victory in La Plata against Gimnasia, and then with a 2-2 draw against Independiente Rivadavia on April 15, a result that allowed him to remain as the sole leader of his zone.

The table smiles at him: one point above his pursuers, nine above the qualification zone for the 2026 South American Cup, and twelve above the relegation positions in the annual table.

The outlook for Madelón is unbeatable: there are no injured or suspended players, and while the starters rested after the weekend clash, the substitutes and relegated players added minutes in a friendly against Independiente de Santo Tomé at the April 15 stadium.

Everything ready in Unión to play against Banfield

Unless unforeseen events arise during the week, the coach will repeat the same formation for the third consecutive time: Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini and Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Mauricio Martínez and Franco Fragapane; Marcelo Estigarribia and Cristian Tarragona.

Madelón's decision reflects solidity and confidence in his team. Repeating eleven for the third consecutive time is not only a nod to tactical stability, but also a clear message: Unión seeks in southern Buenos Aires to consolidate its leadership, maintain the good moment and take firm steps towards the objectives of the season.

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