Covadonga vs Colunga - Tercera División RFEF - Group 2

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 2 returns to Estadio Juan Antonio Alvarez Rabanal on April 12, 2026, where Covadonga and Colunga will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

Both camps will view the Tercera División RFEF - Group 2 meeting at Estadio Juan Antonio Alvarez Rabanal as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, W over their last five outings translating into a 66.67% win rate this campaign. Away from home the visitors have thrived, W over their last five and a win rate of 100% marking them as genuine road warriors. The contrast in attacking output — 3.33 versus 2.67 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Covadonga and Colunga have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. With Barcelona closing in on a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, it seems as though the La Liga giants are no longer serious in their interest for Marcus Rashford.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 3-3 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 2 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.