Fortín welcomes Tatengue at the José Amalfitani Stadium for a decisive 26th round clash in the battle to stay afloat in the league. The match between Vélez and Unión is a pivotal moment in the 2023 Binance Professional League, played in a venue that has seen many tense battles in recent seasons. Sebastián Méndez now faces questions about his former players and the lessons learned from the early move of the Santa Fe club’s manager to Liniers, a decision that still echoes through the squad.
The initial momentum that came with Méndez’s arrival at Vélez seems to have faded. After two straight wins in his first two appearances, the coach’s side leveled in their next two league fixtures and then fell to a cup exit, losing to San Martín de San Juan on penalties in the Copa Argentina round of 32. That setback added noise to a season that has already demanded resilience from Vélez, especially as they attempt to translate early optimism into consistent results.
Unión, on the other hand, has not found the same rhythm since Méndez left. The Santa Fe club has not secured a victory in the four matches under the temporary leadership of Kily González. Three consecutive draws underscored a fragile period, and the team remains within striking distance of the relegation zone despite showing moments of competitive spirit. The match against Vélez is seen as a critical test to reassert control and rebuild confidence under new or interim guidance.
The 2023 Binance Professional League schedule, including fixtures, dates, and results, frames this clash as more than just another fixture on the calendar. It is a chance for Vélez to solidify its home form and for Unión to prove that the setback from coaching changes can be overcome with collective effort and tactical clarity.
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FORMATIONS
VELEZ
Leonardo Burian; Leonardo Jara, Lautaro Giannetti, Valentin Gomez; Joaquin Garcia, Juan Mendez, Jose Florentin, Francisco Ortega; Gianluca Prestianni, Santiago Castro, Walter Bou. DT: Sebastian Mendez
UNION
Sebastian Moyano; Nicolás Paz, Oscar Píris, Claudio Corvalan; Federico Vera, Enzo Roldan, Mauro Luna Diale, Yeison Gordillo, Kevin Zenon; Mariano Meyner, Jerome Domina. DT: Cristian Gonzalez
LEFT OF INTEREST
Source: Goal