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21.03.2007 16:08

Sevilla, Getafe & Depor, possible rivals in the cup

The draw for the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey will take place this Thursday at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation. FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Getafe are Deportivo are the teams who will be looking for a place in the final.

Four first division teams will go into the hat for Thursday’s semi-final draw at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation. Valladolid, the only survivor from outside the top flight were eliminated by Deportivo. The Galicians along with Getafe and Sevilla (who completed the suspended quarter-final with Betis on Tuesday) are the possible rivals for Barça in the final hurdle before the final.

Below is a brief guide to the three possible rivals for Barça in Thursdays draw:

Sevilla

After eliminating Betis and Rayo Vallecano, Juande Ramos team have been enjoying a successful season. The Andalusians are one of the few European teams still involved in three competitions. However that may turn out to be a disadvantage for Sevilla who will have a end of season full of decisive games in the league, the cup and the UEFA Cup.

Getafe

Bernd Schuster’s team have been the surprise package of the competition so far and have also been enjoying the best season in their history. With their place in the top division all but assured Getafe will be hoping for a place in the cup final and a chance to play in European competition next season. Xerez, Valencia and Osasuna have been the victims of the Madrid side so far in the cup.

Deportivo

Inconsistent in the league, Deportivo go into the semi-finals in a disappointing 12th place in the league with 36 points and just nine victories in their 27 games. In the previous rounds Deportivo eliminated the leader of the second division (Valladolid in the quarter-final) Mallorca in the last 16 and Racing Santander in the round before that.