LAMELA ON HIS FIRST GRAN DERBI AT THE RAMÓN SÁNCHEZ-PIZJUÁN: "WE ARE IN GOOD FORM"

Several players spoke to the press to preview the Gran Derbi, speaking about how they feel ahead of the games. Fernando Reges said: "It's a beautiful match against our big rival. We are excited to play in such a bit game at home knowing that they are in good form and playing well. We know that they are above us, but we are strong at home and we are capable of putting in a good performance and getting the three points. They are always great games, that excite the fans and the whole city. We hope that we can make the fans happy."

In a similar way, Erik Lamela acknowledged that Sevilla "are in good form. We tripped up against Girona, but we have done really well at home in the last two months. We hope to keep this up and end the season in the best way possible. It's going to be my first at home as I have played in two away. It's going to be a special derby, my family are here and I hope I can put a smile on their faces."  

Finally, Óliver Torres looked ahead of the match with optimism: "We know that it's very special for the fans, and having had such a difficult year, winning this match at home would be another moment of happiness and we are going to give our all. Many people wanted to see us fall, but the phoenix always flies and we have recovered, and are able to do something great and historic. That is what we are working for each day."