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Simeone nets two goals leading Atletico Madrid to a 5-0 victory over Getafe in Copa semifinals.

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MADRID — In a dominant performance, Atletico Madrid’s coach Diego Simeone saw his son, Giuliano, score twice early in the match, helping the team secure a 5-0 victory over Getafe in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night.

The 22-year-old forward made his mark within the first 17 minutes, giving Atletico a solid lead as they progressed to the semifinals for the second consecutive year.

Joining him on the scoresheet were Samuel Lino, who added a goal in the first half, while Ángel Correa and Alexander Sorloth contributed to the scoreline with goals in the second half.

Atletico last lifted the Copa trophy in the 2012-2013 season and faced an early exit from the tournament last year, losing to the eventual champions, Athletic Bilbao.

In other quarterfinal matchups, Real Madrid is set to travel to Leganes on Wednesday, followed by Real Sociedad hosting Osasuna and Barcelona going up against Valencia later in the week.

Giuliano Simeone kicked off the scoring with a powerful header in the eighth minute and swiftly followed with a second goal during a counterattack in the 17th minute. Lino increased Atlético’s margin with a well-placed low shot to the far corner in the 42nd minute, effectively ending any hopes for Getafe.

Correa then made it 4-0 with a stunning low shot from outside the box in the 78th minute, and Sorloth capped off the final tally in the 86th minute, solidifying the team’s overwhelming dominance.

In preparation for a crucial La Liga clash with first-place Real Madrid on Saturday—where Atletico trails by just one point—coach Diego Simeone opted to rest a few key players during the cup match.

Getafe struggled in the first half, managing only a single shot on target and has recorded just one win in their last four matches across all competitions. They have not reached the Copa semifinals since the 2009-2010 season.