CD Guadalajara vs Primero Mayo - Nacional B

The Nacional B returns to the home ground on September 6, 2026, where CD Guadalajara and Primero Mayo will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Mason Mount has been outstanding for Man Utd in pre-season but he could still face fierce competition for a place in Michael Carrick's side next season.

There is plenty riding on this Nacional B encounter for CD Guadalajara and Primero Mayo alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Fulham are starting to do some business now that Alvaro Arbeloa's feet are under the table as new head coach.

The tactical subplot is compelling: CD Guadalajara favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Primero Mayo are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

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. The midfielder set up Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal's opener in their dominant Community Shield win over Manchester City with a superb assist.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. With positions in the Nacional B table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.