Getafe v Valencia Today
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A Copa del Rey trophy will likely help ease Getafe's painful exit from the UEFA Cup. For Valencia, Wednesday's match is a lifeline to Europe that could have consequences on the future of the team — and the future of coach Ronald Koeman.
"Football owes us one," Getafe president Angel Torres said after the UEFA Cup exit.
Valencia, a six-time Copa del Rey champion, lost to Racing Santander 2-1 Saturday and is five points above the relegation zone.
While Getafe will be able to reflect on one of their best-ever seasons no matter what happens on Wednesday night, the same certainly cannot be said for opponents Valencia. Dismal on-field results, changes in coach and president, exiled players, an early exit from Europe and a possible relegation dogfight means few at Valencia will regard the 2007/08 season as one to remember.
Source : ESPNSoccernet , Associated Press
Who are you supporting ?
A Copa del Rey trophy will likely help ease Getafe's painful exit from the UEFA Cup. For Valencia, Wednesday's match is a lifeline to Europe that could have consequences on the future of the team — and the future of coach Ronald Koeman.
"Football owes us one," Getafe president Angel Torres said after the UEFA Cup exit.
Valencia, a six-time Copa del Rey champion, lost to Racing Santander 2-1 Saturday and is five points above the relegation zone.
While Getafe will be able to reflect on one of their best-ever seasons no matter what happens on Wednesday night, the same certainly cannot be said for opponents Valencia. Dismal on-field results, changes in coach and president, exiled players, an early exit from Europe and a possible relegation dogfight means few at Valencia will regard the 2007/08 season as one to remember.
Source : ESPNSoccernet , Associated Press