Épila vs La Almunia - Tercera División RFEF - Group 17

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 17 returns to the home ground on September 27, 2026, where Épila and La Almunia will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Both Épila and La Almunia will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Tercera División RFEF - Group 17. The hosts have been imperious, WDD in their last five underpinning an elite win rate of 66.67% that marks them out as genuine contenders. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — W in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.33 versus 1.33 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Épila may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but La Almunia have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Manchester United have been warned about selling Marcus Rashford to a Premier League rival this summer, as uncertainty remains over the forward's future.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 17 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.