Getafe, the happy place of Quique Sánchez Flores

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In February 2015, the departure of Croatian of Brazilian origin

led to the resignation of

as Getafe coach.

It was his second stage after that successful 2004-2005 and he had barely been in office for two months after replacing

, but the Madrid coach did not think twice.

"It is the result of a vital reflection. I do not want to repeat situations that did not make me happy," he declared in his goodbye.

Six years later, the paths of Quique and Getafe have crossed again. Again in an emergency situation and again sitting on a hot bench after

dismissal

. At the moment, almost three months have passed and the coach is still in the Coliseum locker room. Getafe has come out of relegation and has not lost in the league since November 7 against Villarreal, one of the two defeats that Azulón has suffered in the domestic championship since he changed coach.

That vital reflection that Quique explained in 2015 is understood from the vision of someone who accumulates 12 experiences on the bench in just 17 years.

But Getafe is one of its vital kryptonites, one of the two teams in which it has been able to repeat ... And in that case after having a bad time.

The other was Watford, whom he led to the FA Cup semi-finals in 2016. On his trip, Valencia, Benfica, Atlético, Al-Ahli and Al-Ain in the Emirates, Espanyol, Shanghai ...

Those who have agreed with him speak of an overwhelming personality, of a remarkable kindness and of a character that is as calm as it is indomitable.

Call

in early October he took out a strike in which he carried almost two full years after being ousted in Watford.

The air bridge between the English city and the capital was activated again.

"We are a single mind that we are all," he declared after the agonizing victory against Osasuna that left Getafe out of relegation at Christmas. "I am a minimal part of this project, we are breaking down small barriers that make us more free, expert and daring," he declared, before returning to reflect on the vital moment of the club and the country: "Take good care of ourselves, ask for little and be able to enjoy. They are family days. I only ask that, good health. "

The reality is that the arrival of Quique has reactivated a sleeping Getafe. With Michel, the Madrilenians added seven defeats in the first seven games and a draw on matchday 8, the last of the former Madrid footballer. Sánchez Flores, another ex-Madridista, arrived and those from the south of Madrid already add 15 points. An explosion of attitude, more than talent, and heart, more than head. This character necessary to maintain the category was demonstrated by the coach when he was sent off against Athletic, on December 7.

He assured that he was expelled for addressing the fourth official "in an exalted manner" and "loudly". According to Quique, "I made a quick comment, something like 'here yes and there no' and the second they said 'expelled'. I must calm my anger, I regret it, but I think it was unfair." Getafe, with the spark of their leader, ended up achieving a point in that match.

The squad, which has already become accustomed to Quique's three-central system, is to death with their coach and with his eternally thoughtful speeches: "The mood is different and they have gained in confidence. And it is interesting to see how a team it can transform a negative energy into a positive one, how horizons can be changed, how a group transforms when facing a sport ... ", considered the coach this week.

And against Madrid?

Everything simpler: "Have a good day and good luck."

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