Azuaga vs Montijo - Tercera División RFEF - Group 14

The history between Azuaga and Montijo lends this Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 13, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. He is said to have been described as 'highly compatible with United’s press-heavy, fast-transition system.' United and Arsenal are set to face competition from AC Milan and FC Porto.

Both camps will view the Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, WL over their last five and a win rate of 100% that few in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 can match. Montijo have blown hot and cold, WL across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Azuaga average 2.67 per game to Montijo's 1.33, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Azuaga may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Montijo have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. 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.

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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Another midfielder is wanted after already signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with strengthening the left-hand side of their team also being a priority.

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. With positions in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. 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.