Lebrijana vs Ceuta 6 de Junio - Copa del Rey

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Lebrijana and Ceuta 6 de Junio together at the home ground on September 26, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Copa del Rey occasion. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Lebrijana and Ceuta 6 de Junio cross paths in the Copa del Rey, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Lebrijana will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Ceuta 6 de Junio's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Despite these links, United will not be parting ways with the Slovenian striker.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the Copa del Rey fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.