Guerrero/Leal arrived in Marseille in better recent form and with clearer role definition, having posted steadier QF/SF-level results across late 2025–early 2026. Alfonso/Sanyo showed flashes of top-tier control but their last 3 months were more volatile (chemistry swings, a couple of early exits) and Sanyo has been managing intermittent physical load, which has impacted match intensity on long exchanges.