- Atlético Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey semifinals with a dominant 5-0 win over Getafe
- Giovanni Simeone scored twice early in the match, setting the tone for the hosts
- Ángel Correa and Alexander Sorloth added late goals to seal the emphatic victory
Key Takeaways:
Atlético Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey’s next round with a commanding 5-0 victory over Getafe in their quarterfinal clash. The hosts dominated from the start and could have won by an even greater margin, but one of their goals was disallowed. Giovanni Simeone (5′, 17′), Samuel Lino (42′), Ángel Correa (78′), and Alexander Sorloth (86′) were on target for the Madrid side.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 4, 2025
The match began in the best possible way for Atlético, who opened the scoring as early as in the 8th minute. Giovanni Simeone connected with a cross from Javi Galán and directed a header into the net. Simeone struck again in the 17th minute. Rodrigo De Paul provided a perfect through ball, allowing the forward to go one-on-one with the goalkeeper and finish coolly for 2-0.
In the 42nd minute, Samuel Lino extended the lead. The winger received the ball in the penalty area, executed a quick dribble past his marker, and placed his shot into the net to make it 3-0 before halftime. Angel Correa added a fourth in the 78th minute with a well-placed low strike from outside the box that left the goalkeeper with no chance. The scoring was completed in the 86th minute when Correa won possession in midfield, played a quick one-two with Alexander Sorloth, and set up the Norwegian, who calmly slotted the ball home.
With this emphatic win, Atlético Madrid became the first team to secure a place in the Copa del Rey semifinals, while the remaining quarterfinal fixtures are yet to be played.