Barça Atlètic once again established itself at the top of Group 2 of the Second RFEF after beating Utebo FC 2-1 at the JohanCruyff Stadium. The result, achieved on the second day of the group, keeps the Barça reserve team at the top of the table with a week's advantage over their rivals.
From the beginning of the match the visitors showed a serious and disciplined attitude. The first goal came in the 6th minute when Hamza Abdelkarim, who had returned to the team the previous day, converted a penalty awarded for a fall by Bisiwu inside the area. The shot, placed precisely at the right post, put Barça Atlètic ahead and gave them peace of mind to control the pace of the match. Despite the pressure from the Aragonese, Juliano Belletti's team barely managed to get Nono's goal closer in the first half, with an attempt by Aziz on the right wing that failed to materialize.
The second goal came in the 72nd minute, when Pedro Rodríguez, after a challenge by Shane Kluivert, unmarked himself and shot powerfully from outside the area. The ball slipped between the posts, leaving goalkeeper Nono no chance. With a 2‑0 lead, Barça Atlètic tried to increase the score, but Utebo, with their goal attentive, prevented the Barça striker from scoring again and also blocked Jony and Quer's shots.
In the final minutes Utebo managed to reduce the difference thanks to a defensive error that left Daniel Lyubomirov free in the area. The Aragonese striker took advantage of the opportunity and finished with precision at the long post, reducing the score to 2‑1. However, Barça Atlètic remained calm and did not allow the last-minute goal to change the result. Belletti's team controlled added time and sealed the victory, consolidating their lead and extending their streak of five consecutive wins.
With the victory, Barça Atlètic remains in the position of leader of Group2, with a week's advantage over the rest of the table. The next day, scheduled in Olot, will be another important chapter in the solid start of the subsidiary under the direction of Juliano Belletti.