Third Successive Draw (0-0)

Barça Atlètic has dominated in a game in which there were no goals. The blaugrana must win the return leg encounter, this coming Saturday in the Miniestadi, to ensure passage into the last stage of the play-off for promotion into the Second Division.

This is a translation of FC Barcelona’s official match report. You can find the original here.

With Barça beginning the match lacking balance in their play, the Andalusian team threatened dangerously on a few occasions. Minutes later, the Catalans managed to dominate the match with a bright, open and fluid display of football. However, Jaén responded by attacking the goal with more direct and incisive play.

Numerous chances in six minutes

The restart after half time came with a change in the tone of the encounter. In the 46th minute, Edu Oriol had centered the ball for Sergi Roberto, whose volley came close. A minute later, midfielder Rueda came close to scoring twice. His first shot was diverted over the net, and he came close to scoring a second time with a dangerous cross/shot.

Last minute rush

The last minutes of the game were marked by a greater intensity from both teams, each trying to score but without success. Long passes and a more open game created a vibrant atmosphere in the stadium La Victoria de Jaén. In the final moments, Thiago appeared to be questionably fouled in the area, but the referee Cabrera claimed to not see anything illegal.

The second leg, which will be decisive, will be played this Saturday (June 5th) at 20:00 (8pm) in the Miniestadi.

Starting Eleven:
Oier Olazábal
Ilie Sánchez
Sergi Gómez (Armando Lozano, 66′)
Marc Bartra
Víctor Espasandín
Oriol Romeu
José Rueda (Thiago Alcántara, 66′)
Sergi Roberto
Benja Martínez
Edu Oriol
Nolito

Goals:
(none)

Referee:
García Cabrera

Injured:
Marc Muniesa (almost recovered)
Andreu Fontàs

Other Results:
Second Round, First Leg:
Pontevedra 0-0 Alcorcón
Universidad Las Palmas 0-2 Sant Andreu
Ontinyent 2-1 Eibar
Real Jaen 0-0 FC Barcelona Atlètic