Cordoba secured a vital 2-1 home victory over CD Leganes in a Segunda Division fixture played on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. This result at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel provided a significant boost to Cordoba's campaign in the Spanish second tier, as they came from behind to claim all three points against a promotion-chasing Leganes side. CD Leganes took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to score within the opening fifteen minutes. Cordoba responded strongly before halftime, leveling the score with a well-worked team goal. The match winner came in the 70th minute, as Cordoba's striker rose highest to head home a corner, sending the home fans into raptures. The final minutes were tense, with Leganes pushing for an equalizer, but Cordoba's defense stood firm. The victory moved Cordoba further clear of the relegation places, while Leganes missed an opportunity to gain ground on the automatic promotion spots. The Cordoba manager hailed his team's character, stating they showed "the heart of a lion," while the Leganes coach criticized his team's inability to defend set-pieces. Key performers included Cordoba's goalscoring hero and their commanding central midfielder who controlled the tempo.