A Fierce Battle for Copa Del Rey Semis at the Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid vs Sevilla FC - 25/01/2024
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As the teams prepare to face off, the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano is braced for a night of intense football, showcasing the very best of Spanish cup competition.
Atletico Madrid is set to host Sevilla on Thursday evening. While Atletico Madrid, currently 5th in La Liga, enters as favorites, 17th-placed Sevilla faces an uphill battle in this storied rivalry.
Atletico Madrid's recent form under Diego Simeone has only reinforced their reputation as fierce competitors for every title.
Their triumph over city rivals Real Madrid in the previous round of the Copa Del Rey, marked by a passionate display and two extra-time goals from Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme, has undoubtedly boosted their confidence.
The intensity of the Madrid derby, evident from the 14 yellow cards issued, highlighted Atletico's combative spirit. This form continued into their La Liga campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Granada, courtesy of a crucial goal from Alvaro Morata.
Sevilla, on the other hand, is grappling with inconsistency. Despite a series of mixed results in the league, their Copa Del Rey journey has been more positive, with the team securing victories in their last four tournament games.
Quique Sánchez Flores's appointment has yet to stabilize the team's performance, making their upcoming challenge against Atletico Madrid all the more daunting.
Historically, Atletico has dominated recent matchups, securing wins in their last three encounters against Sevilla and scoring nine goals in these fixtures. This track record will be on Sevilla's mind as they step into the lion's den of the Metropolitano.
Atletico's impressive streak in the Copa Del Rey is noteworthy, with the team not facing a loss in their last seven consecutive matches in the competition.
Sevilla's ability to find the net in away games, scoring in each of their last nine league matches on the road, suggests they won't go down without a fight.
Team news reveals that Atletico Madrid will be without Thomas Lemar and Cesar Azpilicueta due to long-term injuries, and Reinildo is away on international duty.
Sevilla's Sánchez Flores faces selection challenges, with Dodi Lukebakio, Nemanja Gudelj, and Marcos Acuna sidelined due to injuries, and Youssef En-Nesyri absent at the AFCON 2023. However, the return of Boubakary Soumare from suspension offers some respite.
Forebet algorithm predicts a high-scoring clash, with Atletico Madrid favored to continue their formidable run and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey.
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coef.
EsC
443026
1
3 - 1
2.80
16°
1.55
1.55
4.33
5.50
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no
no
1 - 0(0 - 0)
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