Sevilla FC is preparing for its second preseason friendly, facing Córdoba CF at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel. The team, which finished the 2025-26 La Liga season in 13th place with 43 points (12 wins, 7 draws, and 19 losses), is looking to rebuild under manager Luis García Plaza. The Madrid-born coach has acknowledged the squad's issues, noting that the team is still being formed and lacks many first-team players.
What does Sevilla expect from this match?
The game against Córdoba CF, who are aiming for promotion to La Liga, will allow Sevilla to assess its young talents and new signings. García Plaza has warned that preseason will be tough due to the lack of confirmed players, but he is confident the team will improve with each match. Sevilla comes into this game after a 1-0 loss to a Polish First Division team, a result the manager does not find concerning given the circumstances.
How does Córdoba CF approach this match?
Córdoba CF, seeking a return to Spain's top flight, fields a renewed squad with over a dozen new signings. Their goal is at least to reach the promotion play off, something they haven’t achieved in over a decade. For manager Iván Ania, this match is an opportunity to excite the fans and showcase the team's early strengths.
What’s next for Sevilla?
After this friendly, Sevilla will face Ceuta next Sunday before their first official match of the season, on July 31 against NEC Nijmegen in the Europa League. The team needs to strengthen in the transfer market to improve performance, especially in defense, where they conceded 60 goals last season.
