- Barça B – Córdoba, final of the playoff for promotion to the Second Division: schedule and where to watch
- “Your teammates will not forget you”: Córdoba CF’s emotional tribute to Álvaro Prieto
Controversy took over meeting between Córdoba and Barça B in the first leg of the playoffs promotion to LaLiga Hypermotion. A key episode in the 84th minute raised spirits both on the field and on social networks, affecting the development of the match and generating an intense debate about the referee’s performance.
At that moment, with the score 0-1 in favor of Cordova, a lack of concentration in the Barça B defense allowed Antonio Casas to head alone towards the rival goalkeeper after a quick free kick. However, referee Ramón Andrés stopped the play, ordering that the free kick be retaken because it was taken from an incorrect position. Casas, incredulous at the decision, was reprimanded for his protests.
This incident was a turning point. While the followers of Cordova They lamented what seemed to be a clear opportunity To extend the advantage, Barça B took advantage of the confusion to tie the game in the 87th minute with a goal from Pocho Roman. Thus, the match ended 1-1, leaving everything to be decided in the second leg.
The technician of the Barça Atletic, Rafa Marquez, did not hide his discontent with the arbitration. In his statements, Márquez was blunt: “It was not the best officiating. He allowed many fouls and the game was very rigid. You have to put order and help the show, not ruin it“. The Mexican coach expressed that Román’s goal keeps hope alive of his team for the match in Córdoba and trusts that his young players can achieve the feat of ascent.
The outcome of this first confrontation has left a bittersweet taste for both teams. While Córdoba regrets the missed opportunity that could have ended the match, Barça B clings to Román’s goal as a vital boost for the decisive second leg. The controversy play remains a topic of discussion and highlights the importance of referee judgment in crucial moments of football.
