Tedeón vs Anaitasuna - Copa del Rey

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Tedeón and Anaitasuna together at the home ground on October 3, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Copa del Rey occasion. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Tedeón and Anaitasuna cross paths in the Copa del Rey, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Tedeón will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Anaitasuna will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Tedeón and Anaitasuna have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. United and Chelsea are reportedly set to go head-to-head for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi.

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. With positions in the Copa del Rey table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.