Atlético de Madrid B suffered a narrow defeat in their season opener. Atlético Sanluqueño (0-1) took all three points from the penalty spot in the 80th minute. Both locals Jano Monserrate in the first half and Omar in the second hit the woodwork. In the final stretch, Carbonell scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. Next up is Primera RFEF matchday 2 against Intercity (Sunday 1st September, 19:00).

“When you lose a match like this it is difficult to draw conclusions and accept it. We have to highlight the work of the players, we are very proud of them and very happy with the work we have been doing, but that’s football,” said coach Fernando Torres after the match in the press room.

"Cuando pierdes un partido así es difícil sacar conclusiones y aceptarlo. Remarcar el trabajo de los jugadores, estamos muy orgullosos de ellos y muy contentos con el trabajo que llevamos haciendo, pero esto es el fútbol"

— El análisis de Fernando @Torres. pic.twitter.com/Pp2Sxr6R5g

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“We came close, with two shots on the crossbar and very clear chances at the end. The balance is positive. Things happened, perhaps less than we wanted, but the team did not lose face in the game. We’ve told to the players that we have to be brave, that we have to challenge for the win, whatever the result, believe until the end. They did that, and now it is up to us to find solutions to this kind of game that will be very similar this season for sure. It is a piece of the learning process we all have to have. I am happy with the work from the players, I cannot blame them for anything. It is up to the coaches to find solutions,” added Torres.

- Match stats:

Atlético de Madrid B  0 - 1 Atlético Sanluqueño

Atlético de Madrid B: Iturbe; Carlos Giménez, Martín, Kostis, Pablo Pérez (Julio Díaz, 68'); Rayane, Joaquín (Ale García, 68'), Gismera, Jano (Raihani, 89'); Niño y Omar (Diego Bri, 68')(Iker Luque, 75').

Atlético Sanluqueño: Samu; Alain, Vega, Puerto, Alex Martínez (Pavón, 92'); Guti (Valiño, 85'), Luis Vacas, Yasser, Adri Cuevas (Kikín, 78'); Valverde (Javi Pérez, 92') y José (Carbonell, 78').

Bookings: Rubén Ruipérez Marín (Comité de Castilla-La Mancha) booked locals Joaquín (19') y Gismera (21') and visitors Alain (20') y Alex Martínez (72').

Goal:

0-1. 81’. Carbonell P.