"Bayern, this is Getafe!" read the headlines of Spain's El Marca newspaper on Friday morning.
Just a day after Getafe had continued their unprecedented run in the UEFA Cup with a dramatic 1-1 draw with German power Bayern Munich, the world has taken notice of the upstarts Spanish side.
Getafe made the European tournament after losing to Sevilla in the King's Cup final last season. But because Sevilla were Champion's League bound, Getafe secured a spot in Europe as well.
Since then every step of the way has been a dream for the team from a small suburb of Madrid.
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Out of the three teams from Madrid playing in Europe this season (Getafe, Real Madrid, Atletico de Madrid) los Azulones are the only ones remaining.
Most thought Getafe's magical run would come to an end against Benfica in the round of 16, but after shocking the Portuguese side 2-1 away, the dream run continued.
When they were paired with tournament favorite Bayern in the quarterfinals, most thought the inspired run would come to an end because of the great talent disparity between the two teams.
Before the match German legend Franz Beckenbauer belittled the matchup saying he did not even know of Getafe or that ex-danish footballer Michael Laudrup was managing them.
All the Spanish side did in response was frustrate Bayern and their star-studded team all night and just when it looked like Getafe would have to settle for leaving Germany with a 1-0 defeat, substitute Cosmin Contra struck in the 90th minute for an invaluable draw.
Looking towards the second leg in Madrid this week, Getafe will have a world of confidence and Bayern will have to come prepared for a battle if they hope to end Getafe's Cinderella run.
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4 months ago
I enjoyed this very much...
I hope Getafe do this they can win this cup... Also Laudrup, I hope gets his chance to learn his trade at the club, for he needs the experience and Getafe is a great place to do so.
4 months ago
Barca - Getafe tomorrow...
4 months ago
I'm sure Laudrup is leaving in the summer. Me being a Dane living in the UK, i try to follow all Danes around the world. Word back in Denmark is that he wants to either join Barcelona or Chelsea. Liverpool have also been in the Danish tabloids.
4 months ago
I think he should sit tight for one more year but markets dictate...
Barca could be interesting, you know he had a huge fall out with Mijatovic in Madrid after the game, the regime were not to kind to him or his getafe side after the game.
Smart man he'll make the right call...
from 4 months ago
Yeah your right, hasty decisions never turn out good. Sit tight would be my advice to him too.
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