Barcelona Atletic have just missed out on a promotion play-off place following a 3-1 defeat to Torrent CF on the final day of the season.
Juliano Belletti’s side went down to 10 men in the first half when Guillem Víctor was sent off after picking up two yellow cards. Torrent took advantage almost immediately and went ahead with a header from a corner.
However, their lead did not last too long as Barca Atletic rallied and equalised in sensational style through Toni Fernandez to ensure they went in at half-time
level at 1-1.
Belletti’s side then went behind after 71 minutes thanks to another goal from a corner for Torrent before another goal on the counter-attack effetively finished off their chances of taking the three points.
The result means that Barcelona Atletic finish the season in sixth place, just three points off the last promotion play-off place.
Captain Alvaro Cortes admitted afterwards the players were hurting at just missing out.
“The locker room is hurt and frustrated for not achieving the season’s goal. Today’s match is a reflection of the season,” he told Jijantes.
“For me, the season is good. I was at the World Cup with Spain, lately with the first team… wherever they send me, I’ll perform. Today’s result leaves me disappointed. It’s a tough moment.
“There have been many things that have affected us; injuries, first-team dynamics, reserve team… but the ones to blame for not achieving promotion are us.”
It’s been a tough campaign for Belletti’s side, with injuries to key players have had a big impact, and they will now have to try and do it all again next season.
