Unión out to spring a surprise against River in the Copa Argentina | OneFootball

Unión will face River at 21:15 at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza, seeking to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina.

Unión faces a historic challenge this Thursday when they meet River in the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina. The match will be played at 21:15 at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza and will be broadcast by TyC Sports.

How Unión and River arrive

The Tatengue, led by Leonardo Madelón, will look to make another impact in the most nationwide tournament in the country, after defeating Colegiales (3-1) and eliminating Rosario Central on penalties, showcasing the character that has brought them to this stage.

River arrives as the strong favorite, but also with some doubts. Marcelo Gallardo's team is going through intense weeks: they achieved a hard-fought qualification to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores —where they will face Palmeiras— and recently let two points slip away at the last minute against Lanús in the Torneo Clausura.

For this match, the Millonario will rely on all its quality, with the return of the starters and the possibility of debuting a luxury offensive trio: Maximiliano Salas, Sebastián Driussi, and Facundo Colidio. Meanwhile, Unión will bet on its collective solidity and the experience of players like Mauricio Martínez, Mauro Pittón, and Cristian Tarragona to put up a fight.

With the incentive to stay in the race and the motivation of facing one of the giants of Argentine football, the team from Santa Fe dreams of writing another glorious page in Mendoza. Racing awaits in the quarterfinals.

Probable lineups

Unión: Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauricio Martínez, Mauro Pittón, Franco Fragapane; Cristian Tarragona and Marcelo Estigarribia. Coach: Leonardo Madelón.

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