Calahorra vs Calasancio - Tercera División RFEF - Group 16

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 16 returns to the home ground on September 27, 2026, where Calahorra and Calasancio will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Both Calahorra and Calasancio will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Tercera División RFEF - Group 16. When a side is winning 66.67% of their matches and posting WDL in their last five, as Calahorra have, the conversation shifts from form to silverware. Calasancio have found wins elusive, D in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. Where Calahorra have leaned on defensive discipline, Calasancio have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Calahorra may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Calasancio have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. If that happens before the summer transfer deadline, it's understood that a loan could be on the cards for the defender for the season.

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 the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.