The 'blanquiverde' squad, despite squad renewal, showed its daring attacking style but revealed defensive shortcomings, a pattern that already appears to be a challenge from the first matchday.
Córdoba CF took the lead and managed to equalize near halftime, but defensive fragility cost them the final defeat. The final score did not reflect the merits, but rather the lack of effectiveness of the Córdoba team both in the opponent's box and their own.
Coach Iván Ania introduced surprises in his starting lineup, with Iker Álvarez in goal and Enol Rodríguez on the left wing, using Víctor Sánchez as the offensive reference. The team's performance was convincing, creating a clear chance within two minutes with a cross from Carracedo that Víctor Sánchez headed, only to be denied by goalkeeper Ander Cantero.
The Córdoba team dominated possession in the early stages, taking advantage of Burgos's pressing. After two warnings, Diarra put Córdoba CF ahead with a shot that deflected off Gragera. Shortly after, an action by Carracedo came close to being the second goal, saved by Cantero and the post.
However, Burgos adjusted their defense and recovered balls, energizing their attack. A counter-attack initiated by Dadie, following a lapse in pressure from Enol Rodríguez, allowed David González to assist Forés for the equalizer. The goal stunned Córdoba CF, who suffered rapid transitions from Burgos, one of which resulted in a yellow card for Diarra.
The home team's dominance was reflected on the scoreboard when Javi Llabrés scored to make it 2-1 after a cross from Vilarrasa was poorly cleared by Tasende. Shortly after, in the last action of the first half, a free-kick from Tasende was headed by Juan Gutiérrez and volleyed in by Eder García to level the score at 2-2 by halftime.
The second half was more subdued. Córdoba CF attempted to impose their rhythm, finding spaces between the lines. Víctor Sánchez, Eder García, Enol Rodríguez, and Diarra created dangerous chances. Coach Ania made substitutions to refresh the attack and defense, including Percan, Kevin Medina, Adnane Ghailan, Albarrán, and Álex Martín.
As the match approached its end, an avoidable loss of possession by Córdoba CF in their own half allowed Mollejo to assist David González for the decisive 3-2 goal in added time. The goal, initially disallowed by referee Daniel Miranda Bolaño, was validated by VAR.
Córdoba CF attempted a desperate final push, even with a bicycle kick from Percan, but could not avoid the defeat, which is reminiscent of past losses for a team that, despite numerous changes, continues to show similar strengths and weaknesses.
