Granada and Villarreal measure forces with one eye on Europe

The Europa League is the backdrop to the duel between Granada and Villarreal this Saturday. The demand is greater for the yellows, who join the desired objective of playing a continental final with the obligation to occupy one of the top six places in the League with a view to the next season. Granada, with 36 points in their backpack and nine from sixth, prioritize their historic tie against United.

Diego has recovered Machís in this break, but he arrives very fair and seriously weighs reserving him from the start for the European clash, although it will give you minutes during the meeting. Yes, he has Kenedy and his stilettos Jorge Molina and Soldado at the top. Foulquier, Neva, Suárez, Milla and Soro continue in the infirmary.

At Villarreal, Coquelin, Foyth and Estupiñán are low. Pau Torres is recovered although Funes Mori has options to repeat at the rear given his good performance in recent games. Gerard played and scored with Spain and will have minutes in a Villarreal that also looks askance at Dinamo Zagreb and that he has added seven points in his last three visits to Los Cármenes.

Keys

Streaks: Villarreal had four victories before the break and Granada won their last two home games.

Medullary: Étienne Capoue is vital in balancing the midfield and his return is essential for Emery.

Rest: Diego has had two weeks for his players to get air, who have already accumulated 46 games in their legs.

Aces to follow

Montoro: The midfielder is the engine of Granada and a key piece in Diego Martínez's schemes.

Bacca: The Colombian adds two rounds scoring and is one of the players that is more in the form of Villarreal.

Ups and downs

Granada have injured Luis Suárez, Neva, Foulquier, Luis Milla and Soro.

Villarreal travels with the injuries of Coquelin, Estupiñán and Iborra. Foyth misses it by penalty.