Union will host San Lorenzo this Friday at the Estadio 15 de Abril in Santa Fe for the fifth matchday of Zone A in the 2026 Apertura Tournament of the Argentine Professional Football League. The match will feature referee Ariel Penel with Hernán Mastrángelo officiating VAR, and it will be broadcast on TNT Sports Premium. Both teams are competing for vital points in the tournament, adding urgency to what is already a highly anticipated fixture.

The probable formation for Union includes Matías Mansilla as goalkeeper, with defenders Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, and Mateo Del Blanco. The midfield will comprise Julián Palacios, Rafael Profini, Mauro Pitton, and Franco Fragapane, while the attack will be led by Cristian Tarragona and Marcelo Estigarribia, under coach Leonardo Madelón. Conversely, San Lorenzo’s expected lineup features Orlando Gill in goal, with defenders Ezequiel Herrera, Franco Lorenzón or Guzmán Corujo, and Gastón Hernández. Their midfield includes Nicolás Tripichio, Ignacio Perruzzi, and Gonzalo Abrego, supporting forwards Ezequiel Cerutti, Alexis Cuello, and either Gregorio Rodríguez or Facundo Gulli, coached by Damián Ayude.

As the match approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting details and updates on their teams' preparations and strategies. The match is viewed as a significant event in the frenetic schedule of the Argentine league, attracting attention from local supporters and football analysts alike. The outcome could have implications for both teams' standings as they pursue their goals in the Torneo Apertura 2026.