Two clubs chasing the Copa del Rey will do battle today in a match between Getafe and Villarreal. The Spanish clash scheduled for 2 p.m. ET will be held at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez in Getafe and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Getafe manager Quique Flores (via Inside Spanish Football): "We're competing with players who aren't habitual starters, though they are important, or could be in the future. This game will be a welcome opportunity for them to compete. The lads who are stepping up to the first team have given me very good sensations. Villarreal have a very clear philosophy and play good football. I'm not expecting them to come here looking to just hold on for the result. They're a team who combines well and we'll need to play really well in this game. I wouldn't rule out that anything could happen."
Villarreal manager Marcelina Garcia Toral (via Inside Spanish Football): "Honestly, I prefer us to have numerous games each week because it shows we're very much alive in all competitions. The fixture schedule is what it is, nothing more, nothing less. We want to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey and that's what we'll be battling for."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Joel Campbell joined Villarreal from Arsenal on Wednesday. All signs point to the World Cup starlet to feature in some capacity at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. In five World Cup appearances, the 22-year-old finished with one goal and an assist.
Getafe's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Lopez; Escudero, Vigaray, Velazquez, Arroyo; Sammir, Felip, Rodriguez, Yoda; Buendia, Hinestroza
Villarreal's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Asenjo; Costa, Gabriel, Dorado, Gaspar; Cheryshev, Trigueros, Pina, Rukavina; Santos, Moreno
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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