Almería II vs Málaga II - Tercera División RFEF - Group 9

All eyes turn to the home ground on October 11, 2026 as Almería II welcome Málaga II in a Tercera División RFEF - Group 9 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.

Both camps will view the Tercera División RFEF - Group 9 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts have been imperious, L in their last five underpinning an elite win rate of 66.67% that marks them out as genuine contenders. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, DW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. Where Almería II have leaned on defensive discipline, Málaga II have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Central midfield remains a position Leeds are keen to add in despite so far failing to reach an agreement with Southampton for Shea Charles.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Almería II and Málaga II have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Director of recruitment Christopher Vivell is said to be one of the names who put the Roma midfielder forward as a target, with director of football Jason Wilcox raising other options, which is why a deal is yet to progress.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 3-3 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. Whatever the outcome, the Tercera División RFEF - Group 9 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.