Águilas II vs Unión Molinense - Tercera División RFEF - Group 13

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 13 returns to Estadio El Rubial on April 11, 2026, where Águilas II and Unión Molinense will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

There is little to choose between Águilas II and Unión Molinense on paper, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 13 encounter should reflect that balance. Águilas II are mired in a difficult campaign, D over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% painting a bleak picture. Unión Molinense have blown hot and cold, L across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Águilas II average 1 per game to Unión Molinense's 2, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Águilas II favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Unión Molinense are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Andoni Iraola, like Luis Enrique, is a coach who demands that his players press high.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Arbeloa was the driving force behind these moves, and Garcia certainly answers the issue of who their new centre-forward would be, following the departure of Raul Jimenez.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 13 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.