Madelón after the draw: "The main thing is the squad are fit" | OneFootball

Union tied 1-1 with Huracan at the 15 de Abril stadium on the 6th date of the Clausure and in the conference, coach Leonardo Madelon left his analysis. He acknowledged that the team did not show its best version, although he highlighted the importance of adding points against a rival that, in his words, "did not let us be".

"I took out (Cristian) Tarragona because he was at risk of being expelled. We were not the Union we are used to. It's a point that I value. We are getting strong at home and this one we could have won and also lost. Maybe Huracan did not let us. We are two technical teams that know each other and it's a rival that comes from playing several finals. It's a very good team. The goals were similar. We were not what we like to be, but it's always good to add points. We're doing well," said the coach.

Madelon's analysis at Union

Madelon also explained tactical issues and the reading of the development: "They controlled the sides and with one of the centrals. Against other rivals, maybe I would put more forwards. But it's not about putting more people in attack. Because maybe you end up throwing frontal centers and losing the midfield in the clearances. We must not be greedy and understand that we played against a well-worked rival. We are on the path, we wanted the three points to stay at the top, but we have to keep preparing for what's coming".

Regarding the physical aspect and the team's response, Madelon was optimistic: "We're fine. The most important thing is that the squad is healthy. The only one is Bruno Pittón, who is recovering from a cross. The team reacts to adversity. All the games are different and Huracan studied us. That was noticed and they did not let us be. On top of an unusual schedule and a team that was sluggish, when we are explosive. But the kids gave everything. We have to be calm and not cry about the refereeing. We had to win, but we didn't play well".

The coach showed himself to be in agreement with the state of several of his players: "(Rodriguez) Maizon is fine, as well as Juan Ludueña and Nico Paz is very well. Not to mention Claudio Corvalán. Maybe Fernando Diaz is the one who is struggling the most with adaptation, but we are well prepared for the sequence. There are no excuses, we are prepared. If it were up to me, I would play every two days because of how beautiful football is. We have to download to reload".

About Marcelo Estigarribia's goal, Madelon expressed: "I didn't see the play. I don't know if he was offside. If he was, a shot for our side (laughs). I'm glad for Chelo. He's a striker with a goal that scores again. I supported him a lot during the process when he was down and it was clear that his goals would come. I do that with everyone. It happens little by little".

Madelon sensed the Copa Argentina crossover

Already thinking about what's coming, the coach did not hesitate to mark the importance of the Copa Argentina and the next duel against River: "River has a great squad, but we also have good players. It's about doing our thing and finding the best strategy to try to take advantage in the aspects that we can. These are the games we like. It reminds us of what happened eight years ago. We arrive well and then this is football. I hope we can mark a new beginning in the Copa Argentina".

Finally, Madelon emphasized: "We are coming out of the low zone, but the Copa Argentina is extremely important. It gives you nice things. I always defend it. It's very important and that's why we always want to be inside".

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