Sevilla FC plays this Thursday its third pre-season friendly against Córdoba CF at the Nuevo Arcángel, as part of the fourth edition of the Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba. The match, which kicks off at 21:00, will be broadcast live on Sevilla FC+.
Sevilla FC faces this Thursday its third pre-season test with an eye on maintaining momentum ahead of the league start. Luis García Plaza's team travels to the Nuevo Arcángel to take on Córdoba CF in the fourth edition of the Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba, a match that will serve to gauge the progress of the Nervionense side after the first two friendlies of the summer.
The balance so far shows a victory against Torremolinos and a defeat against KS Cracovia in Poland, a result that left mixed feelings. The Madrid-born coach, who continues to call for movements in the market, aims for the squad to start fine-tuning their machinery ahead of the 2026/27 season.
A familiar opponent and a tournament with recent history
Sevilla returns to the Nuevo Arcángel for the first time since December 2021, when they eliminated Córdoba in the Copa del Rey thanks to a goal from Lucas Ocampos in extra time. The most recent encounter between the two teams dates back to the summer of 2023, with a 2-0 victory for Sevilla, featuring goals from Isaac Romero and Erik Lamela. Córdoba, for its part, arrives as the host of a tournament that is now in its fourth edition. The blanquiverde team won the trophy in 2024 by overcoming Rayo Vallecano in penalties, while Real Betis was the champion last summer.
For Sevilla, this match represents a chance to measure themselves against a lower-tier opponent but one eager to assert their home advantage. Luis García Plaza plans to distribute minutes among all available players, intending for the footballers to acquire the necessary automatisms ahead of the official competition.
Where to watch the match and upcoming commitments
The match, which kicks off at 21:00 this Thursday, can be followed live on Sevilla FC+, the official platform of the Nervionense club, which will once again provide the full broadcast of the match. So far, Córdoba CF has not confirmed whether it will also broadcast it on their official channels, so the safest option for Sevilla fans is to tune into the signal from the hispalense club.
After this commitment, Sevilla is scheduled for another friendly next Sunday against Ceuta, before continuing their preparations for the league start. The squad, still awaiting new signings and departures, continues to work amidst the uncertainty of a market that is expected to be active. For now, fans will be able to see the players gradually getting into the physical and tactical shape desired by the coaching staff.
The Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba, despite being a friendly, always has a touch of regional rivalry that adds an extra incentive. For Sevilla fans, it is also an opportunity to see their team away from home in a historic setting like the Nuevo Arcángel. Who knows if a youth player or newcomer will take the chance to assert themselves against an opponent that, although in a different category, always makes things difficult.
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