The present invention is directed to a liquid-absorbing article comprising:- a first sheet layer presenting an array of absorbent receiving pockets- masses of superabsorbent material, which masses are placed in said absorbent receiving pockets- a second sheet layer placed on top of the first layer- bonding beads placed between the respective pockets.- adhesive layer(s) between the first and second layers bonded in an area in the vicinity of the beads, wherein the adhesive layer(s) delaminate in said area upon exerting a pressure by the superabsorbent expansion.The strong bonding due to the beads will maintain the integrity of the article.