Gimnastic vs Atlético Madrid II - Primera División RFEF - Group 2

Gimnastic prepare to host Atlético Madrid II at the home ground on October 18, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Primera División RFEF - Group 2 season. Gabriel will face old club Lille on Tuesday as Arsenal continue their campaign to win the Champions League for the first time.

Gimnastic head into the contest positioned 14th in the Primera División RFEF - Group 2 standings, while Atlético Madrid II arrive sitting 11th. Consistency has eluded Gimnastic in recent weeks, with DLLLW in their last five and a win rate of 28.57% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. Atlético Madrid II have blown hot and cold, DLLDW across their last five and a season win rate of 28.57%. Where Gimnastic have built their campaign on solidity, Atlético Madrid II have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

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. Bayern's slip will only leave Borussia Dortmund more frustrated that they threw away a two-goal lead late on at home to Werder Bremen on Friday evening.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, Atlético Madrid II look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. Whatever the outcome, the Primera División RFEF - Group 2 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The win over Liverpool was the first time the team had stepped onto the pitch since the news of the verdict broke.