Atlético de Madrid B achieved their second victory over Hércules, adding a 1-0 win at Cerro del Espino to the previous 1-2 away in Alicante during the first half of the Primera RFEF championship. The team led by Fernando Torres pushed hard to overcome Boñar’s sending-off (43') scoring the first and only goal in the game with a great goal from Rayane after the break. Another red card later to the visitor equalized forces onto the pitch, but the team skillfully managed to keep the advantage to ensure all three points at stake.

At the end of the game, Fernando Torres stated he was "very proud of the players. Today the most important thing was to recover that DNA that had characterized us for such a long spell of the first half. We showed the intensity of a team that believes in what it does, despite that sent off that maybe we managed as a trigger to be more united and be a better team" said the gaffer.

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“It is an important win, not only because of the points grabbed but because of the way it has happened. Above all, for being a strong competitive team again even with ten players. It is one of those days when you just have to congratulate the players because it is the result of their work,” concluded the coach as he is turning focus to the next matchday against Sanluqueño.

- Match stats:

Atlético de Madrid B: Iturbe, J. Boñar, Martín, J. Serrano, Kostis, Pablo Pérez, Joaquín G. (D. Martínez, 85'), Jano (C. Giménez, 43'), Rayane (David Muñoz, 85'), O. Janneh (Niño, 85'), Diego Bri (Julio Díaz, 64').

Hércules: Carlos Abad, Samu Vázquez (Alvarito, 79'), Montoro, Josema, Sotillos (Retuerta, 62'), Mario García (Coscia, 62'), Roger (Mangada, 79'), Aranda (Soldevila, 46'), Dani Romera, Javi Moreno, Nico Espinosa.

Bookings: Manuel Camacho Garrote sent off Boñar (38', 43') and  Dani Romera (14', 69'). Also booked locals Martín (11') and Julio Díaz (81'); and visitor Javi Moreno (57').

Goals: 1-0. 52’. Rayane.