Eder García gives Córdoba an early lead with a fine finish

Eder García made his mark for Córdoba by finding the net shortly after the match began at El Arcángel. His strike from outside the area put his side 1-0 ahead. On loan at the club, the midfielder had joined Córdoba after finding no place in Athletic’s crowded midfield. He has since become an indispensable player for Iván Ania.

In Monday’s 3-2 win over Tenerife, Córdoba claimed victory. García had started seven of the eight matchdays and scored a fine goal in that success. The result also lifted Córdoba out of the relegation zone.

After the match, the midfielder said he knew straight away that his shot had gone in. “From the very first moment I knew it had gone in. Very happy to celebrate my first goal at the Reino and to get the three points,” he said.

García joined Athletic in the summer of 2025 after coming from Real Sociedad’s reserve side, which had earned promotion. He has spent only one campaign under the Lezama banner. His loan move to Córdoba has now given him a greater opportunity and an important role in Iván Ania’s team.