R. Union B vs Leioa - Tercera División RFEF - Group 4

There is a notable edge to this Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 fixture. When R. Union B meet Leioa at the home ground on September 20, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, W in their last five reflecting a win rate of 50%. Leioa are in the midst of a slump, DD over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% summing up their struggles. The contrast in attacking output — 0.5 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Adam Bate examines Joao Moutinho's extraordinary longevity as the Braga midfielder turns 40 years old In Portugal, Sporting also dropped points late in the game as they conceded in stoppage time at Famalicao despite the home side being down to 10 men.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both R. Union B and Leioa have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Brazilian forward Kaua Elias score a perfect hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk, according to The Sun.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.