Sevilla does not trust an Almeria that has nothing to lose

The quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey They start tonight with, in theory, the most unbalanced tie of this round. The draw resulted in the only second team, Almería, received a Sevilla in which, at least outside the door, trust is zero. Those of Lopetegui you know what it is that chance matches you with a team of Second and that overconfidence leads them to say goodbye to the competition. It was what happened a year ago before him Mirandés and it is what those of the capital of Andalusia pretend to avoid today (follow the game live on As.com).

Ahead will be an Almería with very little to lose and whose career in the Cup defines it perfectly. Alavés and Osasuna were his last two victims, the first by a resounding 5-0 and the second, in the penalty shootout. And contrary to what usually happens with Second Division teams that go far in the Cup, Almería is also fully involved in the fight for promotion to the top flight, tied on points with the second and three points behind the leader but with one game less than both.

Lopetegui defined yesterday the list of players absent in the last training session prior to the trip as a “war part.” Acuña has been injured, while Navas, Fernando or Suso have discomfort that make them doubt for the tie. While, José Gomes plays to the distraction and the starting eleven may have little to do with the one who acted last weekend, with options for Cuenca or Ivanildo to repeat in the axis of the rear by the annoyances of Maras, the other option being to bet again on De la Hoz.

The favoritism of Sevilla is undeniable, since the difference in category is joined by the great moment that Nervión's men are going through. However, Almería has nothing to lose in his dream of stepping on the Cup semi-finals for the second time in its history. The most unequal tie does not convince anyone.