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Córdoba CF has confirmed a fifth preseason friendly match against Cádiz CF, scheduled for July 25 at 7:00 PM at the El Palmar field. The match is an Andalusian derby between two Liga Hypermotion teams that have been active in the transfer market, with Córdoba making thirteen signings and Cádiz adding nine. The game holds special significance for Youssouf Diarra, who recently returned to Córdoba after stints at Tenerife and Cádiz. Cádiz aims to rebound from a difficult season under new ownership, having reinforced with players like Toibibou, Urko Izeta, Ibón Sánchez, Antoñito Cordero, Jokin Ezkieta, and Javi Castro. Córdoba continues integrating its revamped squad into Iván Ania's system. The club has already played a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates, and upcoming friendlies include Sevilla FC, Elche, and Real Jaén. A sixth friendly against Almería is pending confirmation.
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Córdoba CF continues to build its pre-season schedule, having confirmed a new friendly match against Cádiz CF. The fixture will take place on July 25 at 7:00 PM at the El Palmar field.
The match promises to be an attractive Andalusian derby between two Liga Hypermotion sides that have been notably active in the transfer market. Córdoba has made thirteen signings, while Cádiz has already completed nine additions to rebuild its squad.
The game also carries special significance for Youssouf Diarra, who has recently been re-incorporated into the Córdoba squad. The midfielder returned to El Arcángel after two seasons away—first at Tenerife during the 2024–25 season, and then at Cádiz in the 2025–26 campaign.
Two Heavily Revamped Projects
Cádiz faces the summer with the aim of leaving behind a complicated season and starting a new chapter coinciding with a change of ownership. The Cadiz team has reinforced with:
- Toibibou (Slovenian center-back, from NK Bravo)
- Urko Izeta (forward, from Athletic)
- Ibón Sánchez (attacking midfielder, from Athletic)
- Antoñito Cordero (from Newcastle)
- Jokin Ezkieta (goalkeeper, from Racing)
- Javi Castro (center-back, from Racing)
Córdoba, meanwhile, will arrive with an equally remodeled squad and the need to continue integrating its numerous signings into Iván Ania's system.
Five Friendlies Already Confirmed
With the addition of the match against Cádiz, Córdoba CF has now confirmed five pre-season fixtures:
- Already played – A 1–1 draw against Orlando Pirates in Marbella, offering the first opportunity to assess the squad's condition in an early phase of preparation.
- Next Thursday – The most demanding test of the summer: Córdoba will host La Liga's Sevilla FC at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel, kicking off at 9:30 PM.
- July 25 at 7:00 PM – The derby against Cádiz at El Palmar.
- July 31 at 7:00 PM – A friendly against Elche during Córdoba's training camp in Oliva.
- August 6 at 8:00 PM – A match at the Real Jaén field, against a team recently promoted to Primera Federación.
Related News: Friendly Against Almería Pending Confirmation
The schedule may still expand. Córdoba is also working on organizing a sixth friendly against Almería. Both clubs have advanced discussions for the match, with only a few details remaining before an official announcement. Córdoba's pre-season is thus taking an increasingly defined shape, featuring opponents of different profiles and several high-demand matches before the start of official competition.
Source: Diario Córdoba
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