Giuliano Simeone shone in Atletico Madrid's 5-0 triumph over Getafe in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, scoring two goals in the first half. The opening goal came early with a close-range header, followed by a first-time strike shortly after. Samuel Lino then increased the lead before half-time. Simeone narrowly missed a hat-trick due to an offside call, but his performance earned him applause from the crowd. Atletico's victory puts them into the semi-finals for the second straight season, with a critical La Liga derby against Real Madrid on the horizon.
I'm very happy tonight, it's been crazy. I want to thank the team because we've made a huge effort, the Argentina winger told Teledeporte. I'm happy for the goals.
Simeone thought he had scored a hat-trick after the break, but his 49th-minute striker was ruled out for offside before he left the field to a standing ovation.
Having secured a spot in the semi-finals for the second consecutive season, Atletico will turn their attention to La Liga where they face they leaders Real Madrid in the derby.
Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory against Getafe in the Copa del Rey, showcasing strong performances, especially from Giuliano Simeone.
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