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Pep Guardiola delivers a harsh assessment of Real Madrid

“Real Madrid is the toughest team to manage”: Pep Guardiola’s stunning statement

Pep Guardiola did not shy away from the topic. On the eve of the Real Madrid vs Manchester City clash, the Catalan coach made a point of publicly supporting Xabi Alonso, who has come under fire due to recent results and is rumored to be on the chopping block. Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola emphasized just how demanding the Madrid job is:

A message filled with respect for someone he once worked with at Bayern Munich.

Clearly irritated by the relentless questions about the Basque manager’s future, Guardiola called for patience:

The Catalan also highlighted progress as the key to success, stressing that only teams capable of evolving over the course of a season can go far in the Champions League.

But against the most decorated club in the competition’s history, he warns:

A clear warning ahead of a clash that promises to be red-hot.