Unión de Santa Fe

Argentinian football team.

Club Atlético Unión, commonly known as Unión de Santa Fe, is a professional football club based in Santa Fe, Argentina. Founded on April 15, 1907, the club has become an integral part of the city's sporting culture. Unión plays its home games at the Estadio 15 de Abril, which has a capacity of 26,000 spectators. The stadium, named after the club's founding date, is located in the heart of Santa Fe and is known for its passionate atmosphere.

The club's colors are red and white, typically worn in vertical stripes on their home kit. Unión is nicknamed "El Tatengue," a term that originated from the club's early days when players wore uniforms that resembled the aprons worn by butchers, known as "tatengues" in local slang. This nickname has become an important part of the club's identity and is widely used by fans and media alike.

Unión has spent much of its history alternating between the top two tiers of Argentine football. The club first achieved promotion to the Primera División in 1966, marking the beginning of a new era. Since then, Unión has experienced several promotions and relegations, which has only served to strengthen the loyalty and passion of its fanbase.

While Unión hasn't won any major national titles, they have had several notable achievements. One of their most impressive performances came in the 1979 Nacional championship, where they reached the final but ultimately lost to River Plate. This remains the closest the club has come to winning a top-flight title.

Unión's biggest rivalry is with Colón, the other major club from Santa Fe. The matches between these two teams, known as the Clásico Santafesino, are among the most intense derbies in Argentine football. In recent years, Unión has established itself as a solid mid-table team in the Primera División.