Pellegrini
 
“Granada is now a different team than we’ve been up against before, as they’ve been working with another coach.   I think perhaps they’re in a worse situation than last season however, so we’ll find ourselves facing a very determined team tomorrow.  Granada will be looking for an away win, and will be a tough team to beat.”
 
“An important note; Monreal became injured just as he was performing brilliantly on the pitch, and I think we really felt his absence.  He’s recovered now so I hope we can return to the same high-level we were at before.”

“The pitch has improved quite a bit; the grass was completely burnt the other day.  It’s much better now and I hope it will return to how it was last season, as it was a pleasure to play on.”