Sevilla entertains Getafe in first Copa del Rey semifinal
MADRID, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez was cautious ahead of his side's Copa del Rey semifinal at home to Getafe.
Sevilla entertains Getafe in the first leg of the first of the semifinals to be played in Spain and Jimenez wants to avoid last years' disappointment.
His side was favorite to book a final place alongside FC Barcelona, but despite winning the first leg of its semifinal 2-1 against Athletic Club Bilbao, was swept aside 3-0 by the Basques in the second leg.
After returning to form with two wins in its last two games, tiffany heart bracelet Sevilla is again expected to progress against Getafe.
However, Jimenez is taking nothing for granted against a side that has reached two cup finals in the past three seasons and which is currently seventh in the BBVA Primera Liga.
"It really annoys me when people say that we are favorites for the semifinal, because if we lose, we get showered with criticism."
"I want to know when the last time was that they simply gave a title to a team because it was favorite to win."
"We are favorites if we play as well as we did against Valencia when we Porcelain Rings won 2-1 at the weekend, but if we don't do that, then we are not favorites to beat anyone," said the Sevilla coach.
Sevilla will field its strongest side for the game with Luis Fabiano leading the attack with either Freddy Kanoute or Alvaro Negredo alongside him in attack.
Meanwhile Jesus Navas will play on the right of midfield with Diego Capel possibly starting on the left.
Meanwhile Getafe coach Michel has already said that he considers Atletico Madrid to be favorite to lift the cup.
Getafe defeated ed hardy clothing Mallorca in the quarter-final and Michel will not leave any of his key players out. One player certain to start is talented midfielder Pedro Leon, who is suspended for next weekend's Primera Liga game away to Barcelona.
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