On the press conference prior the home game against Granada Simeone announced that Torres and Mandzukic will start at the forward positions: "They are two forwards who are at their best near the goal, especially when they run forward. Tomorrow, both will play together and we'll try this offensive potential."

The Argentinian coach stressed the importance of the match against Granada (SUN/17:00): "We approach each match with the thrill that there isn't another one following. For us, tomorrow we play Granada and they're the only team we're focusing on."

The Argentinian analysed the moment Granada is living, with a new coach on the bench: "It's never good for a team because it means that things are not being done. We have to take the match to where it suits us and generate a good intensity in the game."