Santurtzi vs Durango - Tercera División RFEF - Group 4

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 13, 2026 as Santurtzi welcome Durango in a Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Mason Mount has been outstanding for Man Utd in pre-season but he could still face fierce competition for a place in Michael Carrick's side next season.

There is little to choose between Santurtzi and Durango on paper, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — L over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, DL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 0.67 versus 1.33 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. There is a strong interest in Alex Scott but Bournemouth are sticking to their guns over the midfielder.

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. With positions in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.