Saul Niguez: I'm 'sorry' Atletico Madrid will knock Elche out of Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has warned friends and family that his team are serious about winning the Copa del Rey this year as he prepares for a meeting with hometown club Elche in the round of 32.
Saul is a lifelong supporter of Elche, where his father Jose Antonio played as a striker from 1981-88, but Los Franjiverdes have slipped down to the third tier following a forced relegation for financial issues in 2015.
Ahead of Atletico's visit to the east coast town, the Spain international...