Córdoba Flying High in 2026 Despite Vultures Circling Their Stars
The Blanquiverdes have broken their January curse with a solid start to 2026, but now face the challenge of keeping their squad intact amid transfer interest.
Córdoba CF have kicked off 2026 in proper style, finally shaking off their January hoodoo under Iván Ania while already surpassing last season’s first-half points tally with a game to spare.
Breaking the New Year’s Curse
For a geezer who’s generally brought success to El Arcángel, Ania’s had a right nightmare starting new calendar years. The gaffer’s previous January openers have been proper stinkers:
- 2024: Lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid Castilla, conceding in the 90th minute
- 2025: Hammered 3-0 at home by a star-studded Almería side
But third time’s the charm, innit? The Blanquiverdes finally broke their January curse with a convincing 2-0 victory over Burgos, building on their pre-Christmas win against Mirandés.
Points on the Board
With this latest triumph, Córdoba have reached 29 points – already bettering the 27 they managed in the entire first half of the 2024-25 campaign. And they’ve still got their away trip to Huesca to come!
That upcoming match at El Alcoraz takes on extra significance, as hitting that psychological barrier of 30 or even 32 points would put a proper cherry on top of their impressive first half of the season. The difference between ending on 29 versus 32 points could be massive for the team’s bread and butter prospects moving forward.
Transfer Vultures Circling
As if the January window wasn’t tricky enough, Córdoba now find themselves batting away interest in several of their star performers. It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong with:
- Adrián Fuentes reportedly receiving an offer from Cyprus that the club plans to reject
- Polish and Chinese clubs sniffing around Carlos Isaac and Jacobo González
While the club considers both Isaac and González part of their long-term plans, the January transfer window has only just opened, and plenty could change in the coming weeks.
The challenge for Córdoba now is maintaining their impressive form while keeping their squad intact – no small task when you’re punching above your weight in Spain’s Segunda División.