The match, marked by regional rivalry, began with the usual police control over the visiting fans and cross chants. Initially, it seemed that harmony would prevail, with the Sevilla fans respecting the local anthem, although there were some whistles from the Córdoba supporters when the Sevilla centenary anthem was played.
Tension escalated around the 38th minute when the visiting fans reproached a tackle by Diego Bri with a chant that ignited El Arcángel stadium. "Ese cordobés, hijo puta es" (That man from Córdoba is a son of a bitch) was heard from the visiting stands, to which the Córdoba fans responded with chants like "Puta Sevilla" (Fuck Sevilla) and "Betis, Betis".
This tension carried over onto the field during the second half, with an altercation between Carracedo and Agoume resulting in a yellow card for the Córdoba player. Later, Kevin Medina and José Ángel Carmona were sent off after a brawl following a clear foul.
What promised to be a night of regional rivalry without major incidents turned into the most heated edition of the Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba, leaving a bitter taste and the hope that it will remain an isolated incident.
