Córdoba faces the sixteenth day of the championship at El Arcángel, hosting Real Zaragoza from 6:30 p.m. One more duel to test the resistance of the green and white fortress, which supports the team at the start of the championship. THE poor results away from home They turn every home game into a real final for the green and white team. In addition, they now receive a promotion candidate team that can reverse the good national dynamic. With doubts in defense and with the home stretch of the first round, Iván Ania’s Córdoba risks staying alive after an intense first few months in the Second Division.
The team arrives after a setback in Cádiz last week. Once again, Córdoba were prisoners of their own mistakes and missed a match due to two defensive errors, compounded by controversial decisions by the VAR referees. Lack of success and defensive fragility accompany on each trip to the inhabitants of Cordoba. At least at home the equipment is more reliable. They remain undefeated to date, but this will be the first visit from a top zone rival. Real Zaragoza will be the litmus test to once again prove the green and white resistance.
The ranking is tight in the lower zone. Treasures of Cordoba 16 points after 14 matches disputed. They are one point from the relegation zone, but they have one game less which they will have to make up for next Tuesday 26 in Almería from 8:30 p.m. A more than complicated week for Iván Ania’s boys. For its part, Real Zaragoza currently occupies the sixth and last place in the promotion play-off with 24 points to its credit. They arrive at the match with Mario Soberón absent, although he recovers Samed Bazdar.
Casualties and recoveries
Cordoba counts the victims of Mati Barboza and Carlos Isaac due to injury, as well as Albarran by sanction. He received his fifth yellow card against Cadiz and left the right-back orphaned. Ania opened the door for Adrián Vázquez, the subsidiary player who could make his debut as a starter on the right wing, as Álex López already did against Albacete in Calderón’s absence. A risky bet, but consistent with the philosophy of Iván Ania, who does not seem willing to change his pattern for this match. He has an internalized idea and will continue to support it.
Faithful to the 4-2-3-1, Iván Ania’s eleven could present some changes compared to last week. There will be none in the goals, under the direction of Carlos Marín. In the background, Marvel and Lapeña seem motionless. Mati Barboza is injured and Martínez doesn’t have confidence. On the left side, Calderón will take his place for another week. On the right, the coach will bet on reserve player Adrián Vázquez, since he is the most natural replacement to replace Albarrán.
In midfield he could repeat with Isma Ruiz and Théo Zidane, leaving Álex Sala one more week on the bench. Up front, in midfield, perhaps bet on Ander Yoldi instead of Jacobo, who is not having his best moment. On the far left, Adilson could regain possession after his injury. Carracedo will start as usual this season in Second. In front, Antonio Casas will want to increase his record of participation to consolidate himself as the Pichichi of the team.
