Unión v Platense in 2026 opener: Zunino’s squad, transfer news | OneFootball

Argentine football is experiencing hours of uncertainty with the possible postponement of the transfer window deadline, but the schedule for the Professional League is already confirmed. Unión will host Platense at the Estadio 15 de Abril for the first round of the championship. The journalist covering the “Calamar,” Daniel Millares, previewed the outlook for the visiting team and the latest news from the transfer market on “ADN Gol.”

Logistics and Debut in Santa Fe

Platense, coming off a 2-1 loss to Aldosivi in a friendly in Mar del Plata, is heading to Santa Fe for the start of the tournament. “On Wednesday, the squad will already be in Santa Fe. They’ll train in the morning and travel there,” Millares revealed.

The reporter referred to the match as the first official commitment of the League. It is expected that by Thursday morning, the coaching duo Zunino-Espínola will have “plan B set, at least the team that will face Unión de Santa Fe.” The match marks the beginning of the journey for both teams in a year full of challenges, with Platense also focused on the Copa Libertadores.

The Possible Starting Eleven and Preseason Friendlies

Millares provided details about the preseason friendlies in Mar del Plata against Aldosivi and the possible starting eleven for the debut:

Transfer Market and New Faces

Millares reviewed the arrivals and departures, highlighting the multi-million dollar sale of Ronaldo Martínez to Talleres: “Rorro Martínez will no longer be a Platense player; he signed for three million dollars, and Platense will get that money after the transfer to Talleres.”

Regarding new signings, he highlighted Nico Bongiorno (goalkeeper), Eugenio Raggio (center-back), and the bet on Gauto and “Pupa” Heredia, about whom he said: “He’s grown a lot, he’s a different player after his time at Santiago del Estero and Argentinos Juniors.”

Stadium Works for the Copa Libertadores

Finally, the journalist detailed the structural renovations being carried out by the Vicente López club to be up to the standard for international competition. The most important project is the new lighting system, which will force the team to play their home matches at 5:00 p.m.

“They’re building a complete, circular lighting system, like the one at River’s stadium. That takes time,” he said. In addition, the press and seating areas are being expanded: “The most important thing is the lighting system, because then you have it for life,” Millares concluded.

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