Before their upcoming match, Guardiola addressed the rumors and expressed his confidence in Alonso, who he worked with for two years at Bayern Munich.

Guardiola reflected on his time working with Alonso, saying, "We were together for two years, and it was an incredible experience. We shared many things."

He noted that managing at Barcelona and Real Madrid is particularly challenging due to the intense pressure and competitive environment. Guardiola acknowledged that Alonso is aware of the difficulties and has experienced them firsthand.

Guardiola also pointed out that many of Real Madrid's players are currently injured, which may be contributing to the team's struggles. He expressed his confidence in Alonso's ability to manage the team.

Additionally, Guardiola suggested that Real Madrid should consider giving Alonso more authority and autonomy, rather than relying on the players to have a say in team decisions.

He said, "It depends on where the hierarchy wants to give the power. If they want to give it to the manager, he will have the power. If they want to give it to the players, they will have the power."