Our prediction for this Copa del Rey match:
Pontevedra
Match Time & Date:
15/01/2025
19:30
Prediction: 0-0
Getafe
Estadio Municipal de Pasaron will host Wednesday’s Copa del Rey game between Pontevedra and Getafe, the two teams that meet for the first time since 2004. Back then Getafe defeated Pontevedra in the Spanish Cup last 32 after extra-time and los Azulones are seen as favourites to win the upcoming game as well. Both Peter Federico and Borja Mayoral are pushing for recalls, while experienced defender Diego Rico is back from suspension for the visiting team.
Yago Iglesias’ troops, on the other hand, set up a meeting with Getafe by rolling over Mallorca 3-0 in the previous round. Pontevedra are undefeated in all competitions since October 2024, which is probably the main reason why we predict they will hold Getafe to a draw in 90 minutes. Defender Samuel is available for selection despite his sending-off in a goalless draw with Valladolid Promesas.
Highlighted Player (Djené):
A central defender who can equally be deployed as a right-back, Djene Dakonam has emerged as one of the most influential Getafe players in the 2017/18 season. His road to prominence was a long one, however, and Djene had to bide his time in order to be recognized for quality he undoubtedly possesses. Dapaong-born Togolese international, Djene Dakonam made his first football steps as a youth member of Etoile Filante.
Spells in Benin and Cameroon with Tonnerre d’Abomey and Coton Sport, respectively, saw Djene Dakonam grab attention of Alcoron, who moved in to bring him to Spain in 2014. During two years in Spain Djene Dakonam made 59 league appearances before moving to Sint-Truidense. It was in Belgium that Djene Dakonam proved his defensive versatility and Getafe came calling the very next year, in 2017.
Djene proved to be an instant hit with the Azulones and is hoping a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs will not be too far away for him. The likes of Arsenal and Tottenham have been sniffing around him during the summer transfer window in 2018 but were ultimately scared off by his £31 million release clause.
Highlighted Team (Getafe):
Getafe Club de Futbol is a Spanish football club from the suburb of Madrid. The club hosts its home games in the Coliseum Alfonso Perez which holds a capacity of 17 7000 seats. The club managed to reach the Primera Division in 2004. The main club colors are blue and red. The fans of Getafe gave the club the nickname Azulones or Geta.
The biggest succes of Getafe was in the season 2006/2007 where the club reached the final of the Copa del Rey which they lost 1-0 against Sevilla FC. Getafe CF played in the UEFA Cup once in 2007 where they end in the quarter finals after playing against Bayern Munich.
Known players that played for Getafe in their football career are: David Silva, Raul Albiol, Aragones and Daniel Guiza.
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