Barca Atlètic drew 1-1 at the weekend against Espanyol B. They dominated the first half but failed to press home their advantage in a much more contested second half.

Barca Atlètic retained their second place in the table but will be disappointed not to have closed the gap with leaders Sant Andreu.

First half dominance

The team managed by Luis Enrique dominated the opening 45 minutes. Although the game was fairly balanced in the early stages, Barca soon began to create danger and dominate possession. Elvis and Ilie both had good chances to score but failed to convert.

Barca Atlètic continued to press and it was no surprise when Ilie put the reserves ahead in the 29th minute from a corner kick.

No reaction

However, ten minutes into the second half, Oscar Sielva seized on the first chance of the match for Espanyol B to equalize. Although Barca Atlètic controlled much of the remaining 35 minutes, they failed to create further danger and the match ended in a disappointing home draw.

A lost opportunity

The result leaves Barca Atlètic tied on points with Ontinyent in second place. With Ontinyent and Sant Andreu drawing against Valencia Mestalla and Logroñés respectively, the reserves have missed a good opportunity to strengthen their position at the top of the table.

Starting Eleven:
Oier Olazabal
Marc Muniesa
Victor Espasandín
Marc Bartra
Andreu Fontàs
Sergi Roberto
Jose Rueda (Edu Oriol)
Ilie Sanchez (Miguel Luque)
Elvis Onyema (Victor Vázquez)
Nolito
Benja Martinez

Goals:
1-0 Ilie Sanchez (29′)
1-1 Sielva (55′)

Referee:
Iker Berjano

Injured:
Jaume Sobregrau
Armando Lozano
Thiago Alcantara
Oriol Romeu
Gai Assulin

Standings:
1 Sant Andreu 67
2 FC Barcelona Atlètic 59
3 Ontinyent 59
4 Alcoyano 56
5 Denia 55
6 Benidorm 55
7 Mallorca B 51
8 Orihuela 45
9 Alicante 41
10 Sabadell 41
11 UD Logroñés 40
12 Gramanet Milán 38
13 Sporting Mahonés 37
14 Badalona 35
15 Lleida 35
16 Espanyol B 31
17 Vila-Joiosa 29
18 Valencia Mestalla 24
19 Gavá 20
20 Terrassa 15