MERCADO: "WE LOOKED TO BE SOLID AND MICHAEL'S GOAL FINISHED OFF THE MATCH"

Gabriel Mercado was clear in his evaluation of victory against RC Deportivo: "It was a hard-fought and difficult win. We knew they were an opponent who use the ball well and have dangerous people up front. We looked to be solid and the first goal gave us some calm. After Michael's goal we looked to close the match out and get the three points".

"We keep growing and getting more confident. We try to fix the mistakes we're making over the course of the season and we're taking steps forward. We hope to continue on this path because when a win comes after another, we can match the pace of those above us". On Wednesday's Champions League fixture he said: "Closing out qualification is important for the club and for everyone. The match we have left won't be easy but we're hopeful and know this is the primary goal".

Finally, on the news that Berizzo has been discharged from hospital: "We knew he was close to discharge and we are happy everything has gone well. We work with the same professionalism as if he were here and that was shown on both Wednesday and today".