Veszprém vs Haladás VSE - Magyar Kupa

All eyes turn to the home ground on August 22, 2026 as Veszprém welcome Haladás VSE in a Magyar Kupa encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

There is little to choose between Veszprém and Haladás VSE on paper, and the Magyar Kupa encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Veszprém favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Haladás VSE are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. But the key difference is understanding the game, in possession and out of possession.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Meanwhile, Ajax's new striker Tolu Arokodare continued his strong start by lashing in a fourth goal in three games in their 4-0 victory away to Telstar.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Magyar Kupa table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.