The Córdoba CF presented a competitive image against Sevilla FC during their introduction to the Córdoba fanbase. The blanquiverde team drew 0-0 against the Sevillian side in the IV Puertas de Córdoba Trophy, which was decided by penalties (4-5) after a balanced match typical of these early weeks of preparation.
Iván Ania's team took the initiative for much of the first half, dominating possession and trying to find spaces against a well-organized opponent. The best opportunity came just before halftime when Alberto Flores saved a penalty taken by Carracedo. Beyond the result, Córdoba continued to accumulate minutes and reinforce the concepts worked on during the preseason.
After the break, Sevilla introduced several players from their first team and increased their offensive presence. The blanquiverdes responded with solidity and managed to compete against a top-tier opponent. Guilherme, who played his first minutes at El Reino, left a good impression with several notable interventions, including a key save against Isaac Romero that prevented a Sevilla goal.
The score remained unchanged during the 90 minutes, and the champion had to be decided in the penalty shootout. Sevilla converted all five of their penalties, while Córdoba scored four and missed only Theo Zidane's shot. The blanquiverde team thus continues to progress in their preparation and will face Cádiz CF this Saturday in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, another test to keep growing ahead of the start of the competition.