Sporting Gijon was founded in 1905, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Spain. Córdoba, on the other hand, was founded in 1954.
Both teams have a history of competing in La Liga, with Sporting Gijon having spent numerous seasons in the top division, and Córdoba having had several stints in La Liga as well.
Sporting Gijon's home stadium is the Estadio El Molinón, which has a capacity of over 30,000 spectators. Córdoba's home stadium is the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, with a capacity of over 20,000 spectators.
Sporting Gijon's most notable achievement in recent years was reaching the Copa del Rey semi-finals in the 2016-2017 season. Córdoba's most notable achievement was finishing as runners-up in the Segunda División in the 2013-2014 season.
Both Sporting Gijon and Córdoba have passionate fan bases and are known for their vibrant matchday atmospheres.