Javi Espinosa's 89th-minute penalty was enough to secure struggling Barcelona B a win away to Cordoba in the Segunda Division.

The visitors enjoyed the greater possession and took the lead just after the half-hour mark thanks to a Dani Nieto strike.

Cordoba looked to have snatched a draw when Mendi bagged an equaliser nine minutes from time.

However, Espinosa's successful spot kick was enough to give the Catalan outfit three points and bring to an end a run of three straight defeats, including last week's loss at Las Palmas.

The defeat dents Cordoba's push for the playoff places, leaving them eighth in the table.

Written by
Chris O'Keefe