Capitalizing on his surprise arrival Caesar was able to relieve the stronghold of Ulipia (a town which had remained loyal to him and had been unsuccessfully besieged by Gnaeus Pompeius) but was unable to take Corduba, which was defended by Sextus Pompeius.
Profitând de sosirea sa surprinzătoare, Cezar a reușit să despresureze cetatea Ulipia (un oraș care-i rămăsese loial și care fusese asediat fără succes de Gnaeus Pompeius) dar nu a reușit să cucerească Corduba, apărată de Sextus Pompeius.