Illusion is the last thing to be lost. And in Vallecas they haven’t lost it yet. Neither the fans nor the team, who dream of a magical night at the Benito Villamarín that will see them through to the cup final for the first time in their history.
The 1-2 that the redheads of Vallecas bring gives the role of favorite to Betis, who will also have the support of their fans. Andoni Iraola trusts, however, in the comeback. “We have to go out to win. Everything that is not that is not worth it. We have to squeeze our options to the maximum; that when the referee whistles we can’t blame ourselves for anything”, said the rayista coach, who will not be able to count on Radamel Falcao due to a puncture in the calf that has not finished healing. The Colombian’s absence in attack will be covered by Sergi Guardiola.
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In front, Pellegrini will go out with all his artillery once Fekir and Canales have recovered from their ailments, who finished the ‘Great Derby’ touched, but yesterday they exercised with the group and they don’t want to miss the game for the world. The Verdiblancos are chasing their first Copa del Rey final in 17 years. The last time they played one was in 2005 against Osasuna and they took the title in extra time.
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Betty: Claudio Bravo, Sabaly, Pezzella, Edgar, Álex Moreno; Guido Rodríguez, Guardado, Juanmi, Fekir, Canales and Borja Iglesias.
Vallecano Ray: Zidane or Dimitrievski; Balliu, Catena, Mario Suarez, Fran Garcia; Isi Palazón, Valentin, Comesaña, Álvaro; Trejo; Sergio Guardiola.
Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera (Valencian Committee).
Stadium: Benito Villamarin.
Hour: 21.00