My people, dem dey prepare for big match today as Real Betis go face Atletico Madrid for Copa del Rey quarter-final. This one na the final slot wey go lead dem enter semi-finals!
Real Betis don dey run well this season after dem show Elche level with 2-1 win for last 16. E no easy, but dem wan carry that winning momentum enter this match. Remember say dem don enjoy decent form, with recent win wey give dem morale boost against Valencia.
But e no easy for dem o! Dem don chop some injury wahala, as star players like Isco, Bellerin and Amrabat dey sit down for sideline. E bi like say dem wanuse dem injury luck take test their squad depth. On top say Atletico dey come with fire in dem belly to show dem who be boss!
Atletico Madrid no get choice than to show demself for this match. Dem need dis trophy pass waah! Since 2013 when dem last carry am, dem don dey chase am like say e be gold, and dis season fit be dem best chance. Despite last week goalless draw wey dem get against Levante, dem still dey find dem feet for this Copa del Rey.
The pressure dey on Simeone and him boys as dem dey nine points behind Barcelona for La Liga, so dem no wan carry last-minute drama for this one. Plus, dem don win three of dem last five meetings against Betis, so dem sabi wetin dem dey do.
Plus, two important players dey miss for Atletico too – Griezmann and Barrios. But manager no get worry, as dem don sign Ademola Lookman wey fit turn the game around if he fit enter field. Na wetin dem need for dem attacking game!
So, wetin una dey expect? Betis go yarn dem self come out for this match with home-ground advantage, but Atletico dey bring dem experienced vibes come. Truth be say e go hot like suya for night o!
If I go put money for this match, I go think say Atletico go fit take am 2-1. But make we no forget say football na game of chance; anything fit happen!
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