BREAKING: Rafa Benitez has been sacked by Real Madrid, to be replaced by Zidane

New reports confirm that Spanish club Real Madrid has just sacked manager Rafa Benitez, a mere seven months after he took over. The former Chelsea and Liverpool manager had a challenging season that involved conflict with the team’s key players, especially because they criticised his style.

Rafa Benitez. (SkySports)

Mirror UK reports that the club president, Florentino Perez, opted for this change ahead of the team’s round-of-16 tie with Roma next month. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Zinedine Zidane, who manages Real Madrid’s second team, Castilla, may be taking over.

Reports suggest Zidane will be the next Madrid boss. Do you think he will succeed or will it be a poisoned chalice? pic.twitter.com/dSitPSmXKm

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Source: Mirror Uk