AtleticoSport.es
·19. Oktober 2025
Report: El Madrileño extend their unbeaten run in Alcalá

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·19. Oktober 2025
After two weeks of inactivity due to the postponement of the Hércules match because of DANA Alice, Atlético Madrileño returns to Alcalá de Henares to host a Juventud Torremolinos side on the rise. The rojiblancos have racked up 3 consecutive wins, in addition to the return of Julio Díaz and Rayane Belaid who finished their participation in the U-20 World Cup.
Fernando Torres' side lined up as follows: Salvador Esquivel; Javier Boñar, Aleksa Puric, Dani Martínez, Julio Díaz; Javi Morcillo, Martín Bellotti; Iker Luque, Jano Monserrate, Arnau Ortiz; Omar Janneh. Only Julio made it into the starting eleven among those who were in Chile, it was the first start for Morcillo, Jano remained as attacking midfielder, and Dani Martínez was chosen to replace Ilias Kostis as the left-sided center-back. Let’s remember that the Greek-Cypriot is out for the entire season due to a cruciate ligament rupture suffered in the first team’s friendly in Libya.
At the start of the first half, Atleti had one of the clearest chances of the match. A foul in their favor right on the edge of the box, with a corresponding yellow card for the opponent, and Dani Martínez hit the crossbar with his left-footed free kick. The visitors pressed, forcing Esquivel to make several good saves to keep out the first goal. And around the 20th minute, after a set piece from a corner, Jano Monserrate was grabbed in the box and, after 6 minutes of VAR review, the referee finally awarded a penalty. Omar Janneh converted from the spot, scoring his second goal of the season—both, interestingly, from the penalty spot. The players didn’t forget about Kostis, coming onto the pitch with a shirt that read “Ánimo Kostis” and, during the celebration of the 1-0, they showed another shirt with his number. A lovely gesture.
The Malaga side had to make their first substitution soon after due to an injury to one of their forwards, while the rojiblancos kept pushing for a second goal, which came from a set piece. Julio Díaz crossed, Boñar headed, and with help from the defense, the ball ended up in the back of the net. With several attacks down both wings from the reserves, the first half came to an end.
At the start of the second half, there was a significant change in the lineup: Jorge Castillo came on for Jano Monserrate, who appeared to be carrying a knock. Unfortunately, the opposition pulled one back after a good one-handed save from Esquivel, but the team kept pushing with Arnau Ortiz, Iker Luque, and Javier Boñar. The third goal was close after Bellotti stole the ball on the edge of the Andalusian area, but his powerful shot was saved by the opposing keeper. But then, as always, Iker Luque appeared. From a rehearsed corner routine, he assisted Jorge Castillo so that the former Juvenil A captain could head home and make it 3-1. His first goal for the reserves, and well deserved.
Miguel Cubo came on for the last quarter of an hour plus stoppage time, replacing Omar Janneh, who had a more than decent game, playing with his back to goal, turning, and linking up with his teammates. Later on, Koke Mota, Rayane Belaid, and Mati Barboza also came on for Iker Luque, Martín Bellotti, and Julio Díaz. In a counterattack where up to three rojiblancos were attacking against just one opponent, that same opponent pushed Miguel Cubo and was logically sent off, though not without yet another VAR review.
The referee blew the final whistle and the three points stayed in Alcalá. The reserves’ fourth consecutive victory puts them in third place with 14 points and a game in hand over the other teams. In the next match
THE GOOD
The team’s good vibes. They compete at the highest level until the last minute, impose themselves in all kinds of situations, and, luckily, are being effective in front of goal, which is so necessary to be at the top of the table. Fourth straight win—never before has there been such a long winning streak in the history of the reserves in the Primera Federación or during Torres’s time as coach.
THE UGLY
I don’t know how many times it’s happened already, but the refereeing with the VAR is insane. They had to add 8 minutes in the first half and another 9 in the second.
THE BAD
There are hardly any negative aspects to highlight. It’s a shame about the goal conceded after a very good save from Esquivel, and it’s true that the opposition had several chances early in the match, but they didn’t really put up a fight overall. It’s also a pity about the discomfort Jano had been carrying, which meant he had to be substituted at halftime.
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