Soneja vs Villarreal III - Tercera División RFEF - Group 6

A fascinating Tercera División RFEF - Group 6 chapter awaits on September 6, 2026 when Soneja take on Villarreal III at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Soneja and Villarreal III cross paths in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 6, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — W over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with W in their last five and a win rate of 100% marking them out as a class apart. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Carrick spoke to the media before his captain was seen limping, but did explain why he didn't take him off despite the commanding position his team were in.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Soneja will look to impose their style on home soil, while Villarreal III are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Andoni Iraola, like Luis Enrique, is a coach who demands that his players press high.

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. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Aston Villa are facing a major decision over Ollie Watkins after Al Hilal officially stepped up their pursuit of the England striker.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.