Simeone highlights Getafe's growth ahead of Copa del Rey match
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone valued Getafe as a rival in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Simeone highlighted that he knows the team ‘very well’ and that they are ‘growing a lot lately’.
He also warned that ‘in a single game it is always complex’ to face a team like this in this type of elimination. The draw for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey also included highlighted matches such as Valencia-Barcelona and Leganés-Real Madrid. The competition continues without the reigning champion, as Athletic Bilbao was eliminated in the round of 16.
