Intercity returned to a familiar rhythm under the guidance of Antonio Solana, with Alejandro Sandroni’s squad adding six points and aiming to repeat that boost to erase the lingering negative impression of their home campaigns.
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The match opened under bright sunshine, which kept the tempo from rising quickly. Possession dominated both sides, but there was little depth in the attacking zones. The early minutes were a quiet spectacle, and Xemi Fernández’s header went astray as Nsue arrived from the right to deliver the cross into danger.
With limited danger from the home attack, Atlético’s offensive efforts were also muted as Diego Bri’s group sought to spark Gaizka Campos’ goal. The first real threat didn’t come until Boñar delivered a warning shot about half an hour in. He drove the ball toward his own goal, raising headlines for a moment. The final stretch of the first half brought a lift for Sandroni’s side. First, a high shot skimmed past the upright of Iturbe in front of Burlamaqui, then Solde, starting from the left, cut into the penalty area with a direct, penetrating movement, keeping the ball perilously close to the post and creating confusion in the defense.
The latter part of the opening period carried more momentum for the visitors while the home side clung to hopes of easing into halftime with a positive result.
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There is no clear chance
Intercity produced a strong showing after the break, unleashing several threatening moments on Iturbe’s goal, hitting the woodwork three times within a span of five minutes. A header cleared the crossbar and a left-footed strike clipped the post, signaling a clear intent to seize control. Neither the home team nor the visitors showed signs of pulling punches, with both sides pressing to grab the advantage near the goal mouth.
As the game advanced, Intercity pushed to secure three points on the road. Yet even the introduction of Aarón Piñán as a late substitute could not tilt the balance in their favor. The match then settled into a tense rhythm as Madrid’s side managed to weather the final flurries. A moment of misfortune at the break gave Moha a rare opening to break through the defense of the reserve squad, but the visitors held firm in the closing minutes. With no clear scoring opportunities appearing for either side, Intercity and Atlético B settled for a draw that reflected a balanced contest, though the local crowd felt their team showed more resolve throughout the 90 minutes.
In the end, the result functioned as a cautious balance sheet closer to home for Madrid’s outfit, while Atlético B offered a stubborn resistance that kept the match level and respectful of the implications for both sides in the league table. The day’s outcome stood as a fair reflection of a tightly contested clash, where execution in the final third proved decisive, even if it did not produce a shower of goals. Sources: match reports and postgame summaries.