Santamarina vs Germinal de Rawson - Torneo Federal A

The Torneo Federal A returns to the home ground on April 25, 2026, where Santamarina and Germinal de Rawson will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Santamarina head into the contest positioned 36th in the Torneo Federal A standings, while Germinal de Rawson arrive sitting 30th. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, LDLLD across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 12.5%. Germinal de Rawson have struggled to string results together away from home, LLLWD over their last five with a win rate of 25%. The contrast in attacking output — 0.56 versus 0.44 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Santamarina will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Germinal de Rawson must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. 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.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Imanol Iriberri, whose 3 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. He also played predominantly as a right winger or shadow striker for Juve.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Germinal de Rawson look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Torneo Federal A 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.