⚽ Atletico Madrid vs Getafe – Copa del Rey Quarterfinal Preview
🌉 Match Date: February 5, 2025
🕒 Nepali Time: 2:15 AM
🏰 Venue: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Team Preview
Atletico Madrid’s Performance
Atletico Madrid come into this Copa del Rey quarterfinal in strong form, having defeated Elche 4-0 in the previous round. The Rojiblancos are unbeaten in their last four games, with three wins and a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. Goals from Samuel Lino and Antoine Griezmann secured that win, boosting their confidence ahead of this clash.
Getafe’s Form
Getafe have enjoyed a solid start to 2025, remaining unbeaten in six games, with four wins. In their most recent La Liga fixture, they played out a goalless draw against Sevilla at home, securing their fourth clean sheet of the year. The visitors edged past Pontevedra last month to reach the quarterfinals and will be hoping to cause an upset here.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Atletico Madrid and Getafe have met 43 times across all competitions. Atletico dominate with 29 wins, while Getafe have won just four times, with 10 draws.
- Atletico are unbeaten in their last 26 matches against Getafe, including a 1-0 win in La Liga in December.
- Four of the last six encounters between these sides have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Getafe have a 100% record in their four away matches in 2025, keeping three clean sheets.
- Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last nine home games, winning eight.
- These teams have met twice before in the Copa del Rey, with Atletico winning 3-0 on aggregate in the 2012-13 season.
- Getafe have won their last seven away games in the Copa del Rey, keeping six clean sheets.
Match Prediction
Atletico Madrid are in excellent form, losing just one of their last 20 games across all competitions while winning 18. They have netted 10 goals and conceded just once in their four Copa del Rey matches this season. Diego Simeone’s men will be confident of continuing their strong home record.
Javi Galán is out with an ankle injury, while goalkeeper Juan Musso is expected to start. Getafe, on the other hand, have injury concerns, with David Soria, Allan Nyom, and Luis Milla doubtful for the match. Diego Rico and Álvaro Rodríguez are suspended after red cards in the previous round.
Despite Getafe’s impressive away form, their record against Atletico remains poor. Expect the home side to capitalize on their dominance and book a place in the semifinals.
Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Getafe
Where to Watch in Nepal
Fans in Nepal can catch the live action on:
- Score808
- Live7HD
- Epics Sports
