Ahead of manchester City’s Champions League match against Real madrid, manager Pep Guardiola extended his support to Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Guardiola’s comment,reported by Detik.com on December 10, 2023, suggests a recognition of the challenges ⁢Alonso ⁤faces as his team navigates a demanding schedule. Guardiola‍ reportedly concluded, “Real Madrid and Barcelona, then everyone will know everything.”

Champions League Context: Real Madrid vs. Manchester ⁢city

The upcoming match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is scheduled for Thursday, December ⁢11, 2023, at the Santiago bernabéu Stadium, with a kickoff time of 03:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). As of December 10,⁤ 2023, Real Madrid leads Group C ⁣with 12 ⁤points from five matches, while Manchester City trails closely behind⁢ with 10 points. UEFA’s official website provides detailed standings and match facts.
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⁢ The context of Guardiola’s statement likely refers ⁤to the pressure alonso faces managing Bayer Leverkusen, particularly given the scrutiny that comes with competing against European giants like ‍Real Madrid and Barcelona.Alonso, a former player for both Real Madrid ⁣and Bayern Munich (where he played under Guardiola), is ⁣currently building a strong reputation ⁤as a manager.

Xabi Alonso’s Career and Current role

Xabi Alonso had a distinguished playing career, winning the Champions League with both Liverpool (2005) and Real Madrid (2014). He played 114 times for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2014, according to⁣ Real Madrid’s official website.

⁢ ⁤ He began his managerial career with Real Madrid’s youth team, Real Madrid castilla, before ⁤taking charge of Bayer Leverkusen in October 2022. Under Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen has shown significant improvement, currently challenging for a Champions League spot in the ⁤Bundesliga.