Disposable absorbent diapers are provided with improved comfort, fit and liquid transportation. The absorbent core of the disposable absorbent diapers comprises at least one absorbent structure comprising a substrate layer and an absorbent layer with channels. The channels are formed by bonding of the first substrate layer (16) to a second substrate layer through the channels so that the channels are at least partially maintained both in the dry state and in the wet state.