Atlético de Madrid secured a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals thanks to a resounding 5-0 victory over Getafe. Giuliano Simeone was once again a clear protagonist of the match, scoring the first two goals. Thanks to this, the young Argentine achieved his first brace in the red and white jersey, something he will never forget.
Atlético is going through a great moment in several competitions. With the victory over Getafe, the team continues to demonstrate its solidity in the Copa del Rey, while the fight for the leadership of LaLiga is heating up. The match against Real Madrid next Saturday will be key, with only one point difference between the two teams.
Simeone's emotion seeing Giuliano score
What really surprised everyone was Simeone's reaction upon seeing his son score in the first team. In a press conference, the Argentine coach was asked how he celebrated Giuliano's goals, and his reply clearly showed the pride he feels as a father and as a coach.
"I shouted the first goal as I needed to, with the importance it had. The second a bit less because there was a lot left, but there are simply moments when the match wasn't closed and that's why the enthusiasm, depending on the importance."
Juanma Castaño's reply
However, these words didn't go unnoticed by Juanma Castaño, who reacted on his program on COPE. "I would like Cholo to say today if Giuliano's goals are different for him, if inside it's normal," commented Castaño. The journalist was surprised that Simeone said he feels the same when any other player scores, like Sorloth, as when his son scores. "As a father, he has to say that," he added, highlighting the emotional nature of the situation.
Giuliano Simeone's situation is special, not only because he is the coach's son, but also because he represents the success of Atlético de Madrid's youth academy. Simeone has expressed on several occasions that he feels enormous pride seeing his son as part of the first team, just like with other youth academy players. The red and white coach highlighted the importance of young talents and how their success represents satisfaction both for him and for the fans.