Atlético and Madrid tie in the first duel between Fernando Torres and Raúl as coaches

11/02/2024

Updated at 6:09 p.m.

Atlético de Madrid B and Real Madrid Castillaa match in which Fernando Torres and Raúl González, legends of both clubs, faced each other for the first time as coaches, they tied this Saturday (1-1) at the Cerro del Espino. A match in which the red and whites took the lead in the first half and the whites tied before half-time.

The attention in the capital’s mini derby was focused on the coincidence of Fernando Torres and Raúl González for the first time in the band. The red and white idol, who last season led the Juvenil colchonero, made the jump to the colchonero reserve team this summer, while the former white striker is completing his sixth season in the Real Madrid second team. Both came onto the pitch chatting friendly and during the game sportsmanship reigned between them.

The match ended in a draw after the rojiblancos took the lead with a goal Adrian Niño in the 25th minute, an advantage that the Madrid player neutralized Gonzalo shortly before the break. Fernando Torres’ team wasted several clear chances in the second half, although Colchonero goalkeeper Iturbe saved the tie in the final stretch by thwarting a clear chance for Real Madrid Castilla.

With the point added, Atlético de Madrid B remains in the temperate zone of the classification of the Group II of First Federationwhile Real Madrid Castilla cannot escape relegation.