Union and Almagro Face a Crucial Cup Clash for 32nd-Place Dreams
The Tatengue and the Tricolor are in a tight race to secure a favorable position in Argentina’s most federated league format. The 2023 Argentina Cup opens a new week with the debut of two clubs from different tiers who share a common drive for a positive result. At the Unique Stadium in San Nicolas, Union and Almagro aim to push through to the next round and book a meeting with Excursionistas, who advanced after a dramatic penalties win over Gimnasia.
The Tatengue have endured a rough spell, finishing last in the Binance Tournament and registering eight winless matches in a row. Earlier, the club parted ways with Gustavo Munúa and appointed Sebastián Méndez as head coach. Santa Fe supporters understand that a turnaround is essential as the team faces troubling averages that threaten its long term status.
Likewise, the Tricolor have not fared much better. A sequence of poor results led to Leandro Desábato leaving the head coaching role. Diego Trípodi stepped in on an interim basis and guided the team to a 3-1 victory over Flandria in their latest fixture.
Argentina Cup 2023: schedule, qualified teams and fixtures
GOAL provides a complete overview of what to expect from this matchup and how the day could unfold, including key players, tactical approaches, and the stakes involved for both clubs.
WHEN DOES IT START
The kickoff details and date are outlined for fans across the region, with careful notes on any schedule changes that could affect viewing plans.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV
The Tatengue versus the Tricolor match is aired in Argentina and across much of South America via TyC Sports, offered in the standard cable package of major operators.
TYC SPORTS
WHO PROVIDES COMMENTARY
Commentary arrangements are set to be announced as part of the event’s broadcast plan, with analysts expected to provide insights on team form, tactical setups, and player matchups.
HOW TO STREAM
Fans can access the game through the streaming platforms of various cable providers, including Cablevisión Stream, Play Telecentro, or Direct TV GO. These services support PC, Mac, and tablets or smartphones with Android 4 or higher and iOS 8 or newer.
FORMATION
UNION
Santiago Mele; Francisco Gerometta, Franco Calderón, Óscar Piris, Lucas Esquivel; Daniel Juárez, Yeison Gordillo, Enzo Roldán, Kevin Zenón; Imanol Machuca and Mauro Luna Diale. DT Sebastián Méndez.
ALMAGRO
Andrés Miliano González; Leonardo Ferreyra, Mauricio Guzmán, Joaquín Varela, Facundo Silvera; Alan Schonfeld, Francisco Solé, Gastón Blanc, Juan José Ramírez; Patricio Pérez and Alexis Cuello. DT Diego Trípodi.
For further context and live updates, reporters and fans rely on ongoing coverage from major football outlets and official league communications, with matchday analysis tailored to the regional audience. This report draws on ongoing reporting from GOAL and other football outlets as well as official league communications to provide a clear snapshot of the day’s key matchups and implications for both clubs.