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Simeone happy with squad rotation in 'intense' Eibar contest

Jose Gimenez and Juanfran were on target for the visitors as they clinched a place in the last four, leaving the coach pleased with his second string

Diego Simeone was happy with the impact of his squad players after Atletico Madrid scrapped to a 2-2 draw at Eibar to secure a 5-2 aggregate victory and a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Leading 3-0 from the first leg thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro, Atletico looked to be cruising through after Jose Gimenez headed in Nicolas Gaitan's corner at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua.