La Almunia vs Épila - Tercera División RFEF - Group 17

The history between La Almunia and Épila lends this Tercera División RFEF - Group 17 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on May 3, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 17 contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Patchy would be the kindest description of La Almunia's recent run: W in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. On the road, Épila have been equally impressive — WDD in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% for the campaign. Where La Almunia have built their campaign on solidity, Épila have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Larson has not visited Victory Lane since May last year but remains firmly in championship contention, sitting eighth in the standings as the NASCAR Chase approaches in September.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. La Almunia favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Épila are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. How much are they willing to pay for that?The post Ornstein: Man City refuse to engage with unserious €45m offer for midfielder appeared first on CaughtOffside.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. 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. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.