Sevilla vs Granada preview - Piti: Sevilla closing in on win

Granada may be without a win in over two months but vice-captain Piti insists they are closing in on a much-needed victory - and that it could come at Sevilla on Sunday.

Joaquin Caparros' side have not picked up three points from a Primera League fixture since a 1-0 win away at Athletic Bilbao on September 20, losing five of their last eight games.

That barren run has seen them slip to 15th in the table but results have improved slightly with two draws in their previous two outings, with a 0-0 draw against Almeria last time out.

Piti, 33, believes the club were close to getting that sought-after win last weekend but knows going another week without three points could be costly.

"The team and I tried in every way (against Almeria) and at the end it was a shame we did not get the victory, a victory for the fans who wait with eagerness," he told Granada's official website.

"We have to go to Seville and try to get the win and we must not be afraid of any team.

"We are a good squad, now we're having a good time and we need a win to get that confidence back and especially not bring in the hardships we are going through. We must refine a little and continue working - in the end the rewards will come."

Granada will certainly be hoping to take advantage of a drop in morale from a Sevilla side which slumped to a 5-1 defeat at Barcelona before losing 2-0 to Feyenoord in the Europa League on Thursday.

The loss in Holland leaves the current holders second in Group G with coach Unai Emery admitted it was a poor performance but hopes to be able to balance another tilt at European success with a positive domestic campaign.

"It was a bad game, a bad result, but the players had a good attitude, I can not blame them for anything," he said.

"(We want to) keep alive the hope in both the Europa League and La Liga - maintaining a close position to the Champions League spots."