Xavi has already announced he is stepping down as coach at the end of the season but the home team were expected to see off the side second from bottom in the table. However, they only ended up scrambling a draw, leaving them 10 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
Much of this was down to Pellistri, who joined Granada on loan during the January transfer window, in order to obtain regular first-team football. The winger caused problems throughout his 84 minutes on the pitch, and was a key figure as the Nazaries look to get themselves out of the relegation zone.