Two clubs chasing the Copa del Rey will do battle today in a match between Villarreal and Getafe. The Spanish clash scheduled for 2 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Madrigal in Villarreal and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Villarreal manager Marcelino (via Inside Spanish Football): "We intend to progress in this competition and go as far as we can. Now it's Getafe for us, and we'll confront them with the utmost respect. We'll try to get a good result at home where it's important not to concede. We're enthusiastic about the game because getting into the semifinal would be historic for the club. We need the support of the fans because the players are making a great effort at the moment."
Getafe manager Quique Sanchez Flores (via Inside Spanish Football): "They [Villarreal] know that they have a good opportunity in being so close to the semifinals. They're on to a good project there and they're confident. It's a very complete team in the style of Marcelino and the school of Villarreal with lots of technical quality."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Villarreal's Denis Cheryshev has seen limited action for Villarreal this season. the 24-year-old is yet to make a start, but does boast one goal in Copa del Rey competition.
Villarreal's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Asenjo; Ruiz, Paulista, Gaspar, Costa; Cheryshev, Soriano, Pina, Santos; Uche, Vietto
Getafe's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Codina; Valera, Naldo, Velazquez, Lago; Leon, Rodriguez, Alexis, Hinestroza; Vazquez; Sammir
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