A Crucial Derby for Atlético
Atlético Madrid faces a crucial challenge tonight at the Metropolitano in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against a Getafe side that, despite key absences, always proves to be a tough opponent.
This match, considered a ‘final’ for both teams, holds special importance for Atlético as they aim to advance in the tournament after an intense February. Simeone will field a star-studded lineup, including key players like Griezmann, Julián, De Paul, and Barrios, to secure a semifinal spot, where they could face Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Bordalás’s Getafe arrives with significant absences, including Diego Rico and Álvaro Rodríguez, and several injury doubts, which won’t diminish the intensity of a match promising to be as tactical as it is exciting. While this derby lacks the glamour of Saturday’s El Clásico, it is vital for Atlético as they seek to keep their Copa del Rey dream alive, a trophy they last won in 2013.
