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In late July 2026 Sevilla FC began opened its 2026 pre‑season campaign with a domestic friendly in Spain. On 23 July the team faced goalless draw against Córdoba in on 23 July, winning the Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba, a goalless match that was decided by a penalty shoot‑out, which Sevilla won 5‑4 after Isaac Romero converted the decisive spot‑kick. Córdoba on penalties. A week later, on 31 July, Sevilla later the side travelled to the Netherlands for a second friendly, this time against Netherlands, beating NEC Nijmegen. The Spanish side secured a Nijmegen 2‑1 victory, with thanks to goals from Isaac Romero opening the scoring and Ibra Sow adding the winner late in the second half. Coach Sow, with coach Luis García Plaza highlighted praising the squad’s defensive organization and growing cohesion, while defender Kike Salas praised highlighting the collective effort. squad’s unity. The two matches illustrate Sevilla’s gradual build‑up of momentum continued as forward Alexis Sánchez added his name to the scoresheet in a later friendly, providing an extra morale boost as the team finalises its attacking options and defensive solidity ahead of the upcoming league season. La Liga campaign.