Atlético de Madrid had a magical night at the Metropolitano after thrashing Getafe 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the Copa de SM el Rey. One of the main protagonists of the match was Giuliano Simeone, who scored a double in the opening minutes of the game. With this match, the Argentine made it clear that his progression in the red-and-white team is on the rise.
A meteoric rise
After the match, the young forward shared his thoughts on his performance and his goals for the future. With humility and ambition, he stated: "I want to keep improving, be more decisive", a statement that reflects his mindset of constant growth. At just 22 years old, Giuliano has shown that he has the quality and attitude necessary to establish himself in the team.
One of the most emotional moments of the night was when Atlético's fans chanted his name in the stadium. A dream come true for the forward, who didn't hide his emotion: "Since you were little, you dream of the whole stadium chanting your name", he confessed. This connection with the fans is key in his adaptation and growth process within the team.
Besides his great performance on the field, the forward left a special gesture in his celebration after scoring one of his goals. Making a heart with his hands and an "i" with his fingers, he dedicated the goal to his girlfriend Irene. "The celebration was for a heart and with an 'i' for my girlfriend Irene", he explained after the match, showing his more personal side.
With the league in mind
But it's not all celebration. Giuliano and Atlético already have their sights set on their next challenge: the Madrid classic against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. Aware of the difficulty of the match, he made it clear that the team will go out with maximum intensity: "We have to show at Bernabéu what we are and go all out".
Cholo Simeone also expressed pride in his son's performance and the young talents growing in the club. The presence of academy players in the first team reinforces Atlético's identity and shows the good work of the lower categories.
Giuliano's performance in the Copa del Rey not only excites the Atlético fans but also strengthens his candidacy to continue getting minutes in upcoming matches. His talent, combined with his determination and humility, positions him as one of the most interesting prospects in Spanish football.
With the Copa del Rey semifinal secured and the great challenge of the classic on the horizon. Giuliano Simeone continues to build his own path within Atlético de Madrid, ready to prove that he has what it takes to shine on his own.