Badalona vs Cornellà - Tercera División RFEF - Group 5

A fascinating Tercera División RFEF - Group 5 chapter awaits on June 7, 2026 when Badalona take on Cornellà at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

There is little to choose between Badalona and Cornellà on paper, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 5 encounter should reflect that balance. Patchy would be the kindest description of Badalona's recent run: WLLLW in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. Cornellà have blown hot and cold, DWLLW across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Badalona average 1 per game to Cornellà's 1.67, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The midfielder faces a significant period on the sidelines after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the recent FIFA World Cup.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Badalona favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Cornellà are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

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 battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest(Image: Getty) United are reportedly eyeing a move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.