After the match, Pacheta, the red-and-white coach, expressed his satisfaction with the three points earned, while emphasizing the need to maintain the winning streak. The team has shown remarkable competitiveness, despite having lost two matches in which, in his opinion, they deserved a better outcome. The squad is in good physical condition, with the exception of Manu Lama, who experienced adductor discomfort.
“"These three points bring a lot of tranquility, but we are only thinking about winning again. We are in those conditions. We have lost two games and in both we deserved more."
The coach also stressed the importance of the victory, beyond performance. He acknowledged that not all matches are approached in the same way, depending on the standings and the time of year. He highlighted the focus and high level shown by his team in the initial minutes of the game. Granada CF's objective remains to establish itself as one of the best teams in the second half of the season.
Regarding the referee's performance, Pacheta was cautious, indicating that he did not perceive excessive benefit or detriment to either team. Although he did not see the penalty incident, he was informed that the decision was correct. However, he regretted the expulsions of his players, especially that of Jorge Pascual, whose departure from the field affected the team's offensive dynamic. Diallo's expulsion, on the other hand, appears to have few options for appeal.
“"I haven't seen the penalty, but they tell me it was. We will have little to claim for Diallo's expulsion. Hopefully we can appeal, but it happened very quickly."
Regarding Manu Lama's absence from the starting lineup, Pacheta explained that the player felt adductor discomfort during the warm-up. Although the ailment is related to the pubis, the coaching staff decided not to take risks, prioritizing the player's safety. The coach praised Lama's good sense in communicating his discomfort, which allowed for the appropriate decision to be made.
