Atletico Madrid’s Big Win
Atletico Madrid [[crushed]] Getafe 5-0 in a thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final match on Tuesday, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Giuliano Simeone, son of Atletico coach Diego Simeone, scored two goals, leading his team to a powerful start. Samuel Lino, Angel Correa, and Alexander Sorloth also added to the scoreline, making it a convincing victory for the home team.
Simeone’s Stellar Performance
Giuliano Simeone’s performance earned him the man of the match award. He expressed his joy, saying, “I’m very happy to have a night like that in the stadium, it was crazy. But first of all, I have to thank the whole team because we made a huge effort.” He also acknowledged his need for improvement and his commitment to continuous growth.
Match Highlights
Atletico Madrid, who last won the Spanish cup in 2013, dominated the game from the start. Simeone’s first goal came just eight minutes into the match, capitalizing on Getafe goalkeeper Jiri Letacek’s hesitation. He scored his second goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Rodrigo De Paul. Lino extended Atletico’s lead further before half-time with a clever turn and finish. Although Simeone appeared to have scored a hat-trick early in the second half, the goal was disallowed due to an offside call against Javi Galan.
Second-Half Action
Getafe briefly stabilized their defense, but Atletico eventually broke through again. Substitute Correa scored the fourth goal with a low shot from outside the box in the 78th minute. Another substitute, Sorloth, sealed the 5-0 victory with a final goal, assisted by Correa.
Coach Simeone’s Praise
Diego Simeone commended his team’s strong start and praised his son’s performance. “He’s in a very good moment; the fans recognize it. They will demand a lot more from him, and he has to maintain this level,” he noted.
Other Quarter-Final Matches
The other Copa del Rey quarter-final matches include Real Madrid facing Leganes, Real Sociedad hosting Osasuna, and Barcelona taking on Valencia. These matches promise further excitement in this prestigious tournament.
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