The burgeoning rivalry between and FC Cartagena has quickly become a battle of tactical extremes and narrow margins. Since their first recorded meeting in late 2022, the two sides have met 5 times, with Cartagena holding a slight edge with 3 wins to Andorra's 2. Thu, Dec 5 Copa del Rey Second Round FC Cartagena A. Ortuño (30') Key Moments in the Rivalry
FC Andorra 0-1 FC Cartagena (Dec 4, 2022) Player Stats - ESPN Andorra vs Cartagena
FC Andorra's most convincing victory came on the road at the Municipal Stadium Cartagonova, where they dispatched the hosts 3-0. Head-to-Head History The burgeoning rivalry between and FC Cartagena has
FC Andorra 0-1 FC Cartagena (Dec 4, 2022) Player Stats - ESPN. Ortuño (30') Key Moments in the Rivalry FC
In their most recent high-stakes encounter, a single 30th-minute goal from Alfredo Ortuño was enough for FC Cartagena to eliminate FC Andorra from the Copa del Rey . Despite Andorra dominating possession with 530 passes to Cartagena's 254 in previous league meetings, Cartagena’s clinical efficiency often proves the difference.
The story of this matchup is one of dramatic individual performances and defensive resilience:
In a thrilling 3-2 victory for FC Andorra, Manu Nieto etched his name into club lore by scoring a magnificent hat-trick. He opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 56th minute, followed by a close-range finish and a decisive penalty to secure the win.