An absorbent article (20) comprising a wearer-facing topsheet (24), a backsheet (26) and an absorbent core (28) disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, characterized in that the absorbent core comprises:a first absorbent layer (1) comprising a first substrate (2), a layer (3) of first superabsorbent polymer particles deposited on the first substrate, and a fibrous layer (4) of thermoplastic adhesive material covering the layer of first superabsorbent polymer particlesa second absorbent layer (5), the second absorbent layer comprising a second substrate (6) and a mixed layer (7) deposited on the second substrate, the mixed layer comprising a mixture of second superabsorbent particles and cellulosic fibers,the first absorbent layer and the second absorbent layer being combined together such that at least a portion of the fibrous layer (4) of thermoplastic adhesive material of the first absorbent layer contacts at least a portion of the mixed layer (7) of the second absorbent layer (5),and wherein the first absorbent layer (1) is placed closer to the topsheet than the second layer (5).
