Pep Guardiola has shown his support for under-fire Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has made it clear that Valverde will be continuing in his role despite a disappointing end to the season.
"Away from the great friendship that we have, Ernesto is spectacular," the Manchester City coach said at the basketball match between Manresa and Real Madrid on Sunday.
"He's done a very good job. Sure he lost the Champions League, we all did.
"[He's in charge of] a team that has won two leagues in a row and plays good football, I'm happy that he's staying.
"Barcelona continue being loyal to his style."
The Catalans were knocked out of the Champions League after they were beaten heavily by Liverpool at Anfield in the semi-finals.
"Barcelona and Liverpool are very good teams," Guardiola said. "Liverpool are champions of Europe, they're very strong.
"When the standard is so high, if one team has a bad game, that's when you lose."