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Unión will visit Lanús this Thursday at 7:15 p.m. for the second round of the Apertura. Leo Madelón is expected to make changes to the team after the draw in their debut.

Unión will face a tough test this Thursday when they visit Lanús at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium, as part of the second round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Leonardo Madelón’s team will try to improve the impression left in their opener and pick up points in a stadium that is always a difficult venue.

The goalless draw against Platense in Santa Fe was not satisfying from a footballing perspective. Although the team showed organization at times, they lacked depth and attacking power, aspects the coaching staff worked on during the week with the intention of taking a step forward.

Madelón knows that they will be facing an opponent who arrives in high spirits and with confidence, so concentration and defensive solidity will be key to holding on in the match.

With this in mind, the red-and-white coach would introduce a change in the starting lineup. Bruno Pittón would come in for Franco Fragapane, which will lead to a tactical reshuffle: Mateo Del Blanco would move forward a few meters to take on a more attacking role on the left side.

The idea is to give the team greater range and presence on the flank, seeking depth and better connections with the forwards.

Ahead of the trip, the arrival of Lucas Menossi was also made official. He signed a contract until December 31 after becoming a free agent from Belgrano. Although he is not yet fully fit physically or football-wise, his arrival adds another option for the midfield looking ahead.

Lanús started the tournament with a high-impact victory: 3-2 against San Lorenzo as visitors. Mauricio Pellegrino’s team showed efficiency in attack and character to strike at the right moments. That’s why Unión will need order, intensity, and maximum concentration to bring something back from Buenos Aires.

With this scenario, the Tatengue is preparing for a duel that could set the tone for their start to the championship, against a rival that appears to be one of the toughest in the group.

Coach Mauricio Pellegrino is not expected to make changes and will stick with the same 11 players who took the field at the Nuevo Gasómetro, who are also the same ones who beat Sarmiento de La Banda, from Santiago del Estero, 4-1 in the round of 32 of the Copa Argentina.

Probable lineups

Lanús: Nahuel Losada; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José Canale, Sasha Marcich; Medina, Agustín Cardozo; Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, Ramiro Carrera; Rodrigo Castillo. Coach: Mauricio Pellegrino.

Unión: Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini and Bruno Pittón; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini and Mateo Del Blanco; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo. Coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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