Sevilla FC won the IV Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba on penalties (5-4) after a 0-0 draw against Córdoba CF at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel.
Sevilla Roster Split Across Two Halves
Manager García Plaza opted for a tactical experiment by fielding two entirely different lineups for each half of the match. According to match reports, the first 45 minutes featured a squad composed primarily of youth academy players (canteranos), while the second half saw the introduction of the club’s established first-team starters.
The youth players in the opening period were noted for their effort and competitive spirit, though the team’s overall inability to penetrate the Córdoba defense remained a constant across both rotations.
Offensive Struggles and Roster Gaps
The scoreless draw underscores a recurring issue for Sevilla this pre-season: a lack of “killing instinct” in the final third. Analysis of the squad indicates that Sevilla currently has only one natural striker on the payroll, Isaac Romero.
Penalty Shootout Decides IV Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba
Because neither side could find the net during regulation play, the trophy was decided via a penalty shootout. Sevilla FC converted five penalties to Córdoba’s four, securing the victory and the trophy in the Andalusian city.
