**Leganés are cruising through preseason; Mérida AD? They've hit a wall.** This is a mismatch on paper, and the gulf in form makes it pretty straightforward. 🔴

Leganés are **2W 1D 2L** with wins over Al-Rayyan, mixing in some tougher tests (Swansea, Real Madrid). Mérida AD have been **winless in five**, getting battered by Benfica B and Al-Nassr. This is a chance for the visitors to build some confidence, but they're walking into a buzzsaw.

Key storylines:

- **Leganés' attacking depth** with Á. Millán, N. García, and A. Campos should feast on a Mérida backline that's conceded double digits already
- **Mérida chasing any spark** — D. Sandoval and S. Amaro need an outlet, but the defensive shape of **S. Garcia** and **M. Solar** will be under constant pressure
- Preseason rhythm for Leganés versus panic mode for the visitors

Expected lineups:

- **Leganés**: J. Soriano, I. Miquel, Marvel, L. Aguilar, R. Peña, D. Rodríguez, A. Diawara, Á. Millán, N. García, A. Campos, A. Gøthler
- **Mérida AD**: A. Csenterics, S. Garcia, M. Solar, R. Beneit, C. D. Ordonez, B. Dibrani, J. Areso, A. Aranda, A. Jay, D. Sandoval, S. Amaro

Prediction:

**Leganés 3–0 Mérida AD** — straightforward friendly win; Mérida's leaky defense meets a team with real offensive bite.