Atlético Madrileño eyes playoff final after goalless draw

Atlético Madrileño aim to reach the promotion playoff final for Segunda División. A goalless home draw against Ponferradina leaves them needing a win in the second leg. Iker Luque will miss the return match due to suspension. The first leg at El Toralín ended 0‑0 despite Atlético playing with ten men. Luque was sent off before the break, reducing the side to nine players. The red card forced a narrow defensive effort to preserve the tie. Fernando Torres oversees the squad as head coach. Torres emphasizes a strong home performance to capitalize on the stalemate. The team will look to dominate possession in the upcoming fixture. Ponferradina will travel to Atlético's home ground for the second leg. The visitors will aim to overturn the deadlock with an away goal. A win would secure Atlético a place in the final. A victory in the second leg would book Atlético a spot in the promotion final next week.