Sevilla FC, in their latest pre-season friendly, defeated Córdoba CF with a remarkable performance from their new signings. Juan Iglesias, Sangante, and Guridi were the standout players.
Sevilla FC continues its preparation for the 2026-27 season with a friendly against Córdoba CF, where the summer signings delivered their best performance to date. The match, held at the Sevilla stadium, allowed the coach to assess the reinforcements in a low-intensity context, but with details that inspire optimism.
The central defensive pair of Juan Iglesias and Sangante was one of the team's strong points. Both defenders barely conceded chances to Córdoba, who struggled to surpass the midfield. Iglesias, a former Getafe player, demonstrated his experience and reliability in defence, playing as a centre-back due to the absences of Kike Salas and Castrín. His authority and decisiveness were key to keeping a clean sheet.
Sangante, for his part, stood out for his good ball distribution. The French centre-back showed judgement in connecting with the midfield and breaking lines from defence. Additionally, he acted as a leader during set pieces, giving instructions to his teammates to readjust the defence. His performance invites optimism ahead of the league start.
In midfield, Guridi partnered with Agoumé to form a double pivot, allowing Peque to move more freely in the attacking midfield role. The former Deportivo Alavés player provided balance and solidity, with intensity in high pressing and the ability to cover a lot of ground. He had one of the clearest chances of the match after a rebound from a one-on-one with Isaac Romero, although his shot went over the bar. He also confidently converted his penalty in the shootout.
Goalkeeper Odisseas, more of a renewal than a signing, had little work due to Córdoba's lack of offensive presence. The Sevilla team spent much of the second half in the opponent's half, conceding hardly any open-play chances.
With these performances, Sevilla FC gathers arguments to face the start of the season with confidence. The new signings seem to be adapting well to the coach's system, and the team hopes to maintain this level in the upcoming pre-season commitments.
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