Almeria vs Leganes - Segunda División

When Almeria and Leganes clash at the home ground on October 11, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Segunda División fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

The standings paint a clear picture: Almeria in 6th, Leganes in 12th, and both keen to climb. Almeria are operating at a remarkable level, their W run and a season win rate of 60% placing them among the Segunda División's very best. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, LDWWD in their last five and a win rate of 40% to show for it. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Despite his age, and recent injury record, Rodri remains the most complete central midfielder to have operated in the Premier League over the past five years.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Almeria may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Leganes have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Enric Gallego topping the Segunda División scoring charts at 4 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. In Bouaddi, Maresca has found himself a defensive midfielder with very few weaknesses, both a receiver and a carrier.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Almeria should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Segunda División picture. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.