The Yellow Submarine's reserve team, boasting an impressive 126-day unbeaten streak at home, enters this crucial stage of the league controlling their own destiny for a play-off spot. The match, scheduled for 12:00 PM, represents a pivotal opportunity for the squad led by David Albelda.

Algeciras, well-positioned in the league table despite some absences, will not hold back. In their last away game, they secured a convincing 0-3 victory at Europa's ground. Currently, the team from Campo de Gibraltar is only three points behind Villarreal B, highlighting the significance of this encounter for both teams' aspirations.

For this match, David Albelda is expected to field his strongest lineup, maintaining the continuity of a starting eleven that has been consistent in recent fixtures. The main return will be striker Albert García, who is back after serving his suspension. However, players like Facundo Viveros and Leo Salazar will remain sidelined, although the latter might be included in the squad list.

Previous encounters between the two teams have yielded mixed results. In the first leg at Nuevo Mirador, Villarreal B managed a goalless draw (0-0). At the Mini Estadi, the outcomes have been more varied: a 0-3 defeat in the 2024/25 season and a 3-0 victory in the 2021/22 campaign.

A possible starting eleven for Villarreal B could include: Rubén Gómez; Dani Budesca, Lautaro, Ismael Sierra, Eneko Ortiz; Alassane Diatta, Carlos Macía; Joselillo Gaitán, Hugo López, Ayman; and Ettienn Eto’o.