Not hiding

“We knew it was going to be a difficult match as they are playing for their lives.  We were aware we’d have to go out there with the same wanting, as if not, the rival would be on top of us.  I think the team gave face, so know we must focus on a win next Sunday at home.”

A Granada past

“I wish them all the best from here until the end of the season, and I hope they stay in the First Division as it’d be great news for Málaga as a neighbouring rival and for all of Andalucía.”

End well

“In the first round we were at the bottom of the table, nobody expected we’d reach this stage in the competition in this way, so now we must try and win as many games as possible and end the season in the best way we can.  We’ll fight until the end, and next week we’re hosting Athletic.  Matches are decided by the small details so we need to keep fighting.”

Message to the fans

“It could never be argued that we’ve given up.  The fans have always been behind us in the worst moments when we were at the bottom of the ranking.  We’re a strong group, very united, and we’ll prove it until the end.”