On August 21, 2026, Córdoba beat Girona 2-1 at the Nuevo Arcángel, with goals from Bri and Asprilla. Bri's goal came in the 72nd minute and Asprilla's in the 84th, giving the visitors the win.
Goals and key moments
The match started with intense pace, but it was the 72nd minute when Bri, in an individual play, broke through Girona's defense and scored Córdoba's second goal, extending the lead to 2-0. Girona's response came 12 minutes later, when Asprilla, after a quick counterattack, headed the ball into the net, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Asprilla's goal, which became the turning point, was Girona's only goal in the match.
Match statistics
Girona dominated possession with 55.4 % versus Córdoba's 44.6 %. In terms of shots, the visitors had 9 attempts, of which 5 were on target, while Córdoba recorded 8 shots with 5 on target. The number of yellow cards was high: 5 for Girona and 4 for Córdoba, with no red cards issued. Fouls committed were 10 by Girona and 23 by Córdoba, with 10 fouls received by the former and 23 by the latter. In total, 61 contested balls where possession was lost for Girona and 56 for Córdoba.
Substitutions and cards
Girona's coach, Quique Álvarez, made two changes in the second half: he replaced Eder and Diego Bri with Aspilla and Lass, and later introduced Dawda and removed Izan. In Córdoba, the coach introduced Enol and Juan Gutiérrez, while Alex Martín and Carracedo were taken off. Yellow cards were distributed among players from both teams, with notable complaints from referees about player provocations.
The match, broadcast live on LaLiga Hypermotion, ended with Córdoba's victory, taking the win by a one-goal margin and a possession advantage for Girona.
