FC Andorra Thrash Córdoba 4-1 to Claim Segunda División Second Place

**FC Andorra delivered one of their strongest performances of the season, thrashing Córdoba 4-1 at Estadi Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel to claim second place in the Segunda División table with 35 points—five ahead of Huesca in the relegation spots.**

The match on matchday 28 pitted two possession-oriented sides against each other, but FC Andorra capitalised ruthlessly on Córdoba's high defensive line and errors. Lautaro de León struck first in the 9th minute, racing onto Dani Villahermosa's precise through ball to slot past Andorran international Iker Álvarez in a one-on-one. Josep Cerdà, in red-hot form with three goals across two games, doubled the lead four minutes later, controlling Sergio Molina's diagonal switch before rifling into the near post.

Córdoba threatened via Jacobo González—a former FC Andorra player—with a free kick and curling centre that Owono tipped away, but Minsu sealed a dominant first half in the 30th minute. The Korean midfielder intercepted Álex Martín's loose pass, nutmegged Xavi Sintes, and finished coolly to make it 3-0 before 15,024 fans, many jeering Álvarez at the break.

Iván Ania responded with a triple change at halftime, bringing on Diego Bri, Adilson Mendes, and Diego Percan. Córdoba ramped up the pressure, with Adilson striking the crossbar after a deflection off Marc Domènech—Owono blocking the rebound—and Mikel Goti testing the keeper. FC Andorra stayed composed on counters, though Álvarez denied Lautaro from a cross-shot in the 73rd minute. From the corner, Imanol García's long-range effort was parried, and Théo Le Normand tapped in the fourth at the 74th minute after VAR overturned an offside call against Diego Bri.

Adilson Mendes grabbed a late consolation in the 89th from a rebound, but Owono's saves preserved the margin until then.

Coach Carles Manso hailed the display as a breakthrough after weeks of strong play without rewards. "The team showed personality and maturity, managing every scenario well," he said, crediting mental progress for Lautaro, whose goal ended a dry spell. "It was probably more mental—the previous win freed us up, boosting our finishing." He praised the plan to exploit spaces against Córdoba's press but noted room for improvement after the break: "We'd have liked more continuity with the ball, but this victory comforts us. We haven't achieved anything yet."

Minsu and Villahermosa top Andorra's charts with six goals apiece; absences were Álex Calvo, Manu Nieto, Édgar González, Jastin (illness), and Marc Cardona. Referee Gorka Etayo cautioned Villahermosa, Martí Vilà, Le Normand, and Petxa.

Ania acknowledged Andorra's clarity: "Despite their coaching change, they have a defined model—very good, and it'll pay off in the relegation battle."

FC Andorra welcome Sporting Gijón next Sunday at Estadi de la FAF in Encamp (16:15).