Copa Del Rey: Get Rid Of Getafe, Sergio Ramos Releases Sevilla To Quarter Finals

Sevilla captain Sergio Ramos celebrated a goal that opened the scoring over Getafe in the Copa del Rey. (X/@SevillaFC)

JAKARTA - Captain Sergio Ramos led Sevilla to qualify for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. In the round of 16 at Alejandro Muniz Ruiz Stadium, Wednesday, January 17 in the morning WIB, Sevilla won convincingly 3-1 while eliminating Getafe.

Sevilla picked a satisfying result while competing in the Copa del Rey. Yes, Sevilla is experiencing difficulties in the La Liga competition in Spain and is in danger of going down caste if it does not improve its position.

Being at the bottom of the standings, Sevilla is ranked 17th with points or one strip above the relegation zone team. This is what makes Sergio Ramos et al have to try hard to get away from the relegation zone.

However, Los Nervionenses' achievements were quite impressive in the Copa del Rey. They managed to overcome Getafe who played at home and was much better in rank. Getafe is ranked 10th with 26.

In that away match, Sevilla actually showed his best performance. The game has only been running for eight minutes, Sevilla has already taken the lead through Ramos.

The goal started with a corner which was greeted with the header of the former Real Madrid captain who broke into the home goal.

Only Sevilla's advantage did not last long. Getafe driven by Manchester United loan player Mason Greenwood successfully equalized the score. Jaime Mata's home goal was produced in the 23rd minute.

In a 1-1 draw, the two teams that played openly alternately attacked the opponent's defense. A good chance was obtained by defender Getafe Pierre Alvarez.

It's just that his shot can still be saved. The score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Sevilla took the initiative to attack. They played more aggressively. As a result, Rojiblancos scored again quickly.

This time, the game has only been running for three minutes, striker Isaac Romero has already broken into the opponent's goal. He successfully welcomed Lucas Ocampos' assist.

The goal spurred the spirit of Sevilla's players. Not long after or to be precise in the 55th minute, Romero scored a brace that increased Sevilla's lead. Romero's goal which changed the score to 3-1 was created through an assist from Djibril Sow.

Getafe tried to get up to catch the goal deficit. Only their attacks never paid off. Until the end of the match, the score remained 3-1 for Sevilla which brought them to the quarter-finals.