An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet; said absorbent article having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge; wherein the absorbent core comprises a bottom core wrap sheet, absorbent material, and a liquid management structure, wherein the absorbent material is positioned directly between the bottom core wrap sheet and the liquid management structure; and wherein the liquid management structure covers at least a surface portion of the absorbent material and comprises at least one connecting portion which is attached to the bottom core wrap sheet forming at least one attachment zone.