The former Liverpool manager's fate as manager of Real Madrid is all but confirmed

The former Liverpool manager's fate as manager of Real Madrid is all but confirmed after the 55-year-old lost the backing of senior club officials and key members of his squad

Rafa Benitez’s fate as Real Madrid manager is all but sealed after losing the support of his senior players and members of the club’s hierarchy, Goal understands.


The former Liverpool manager attempted to demonstrate a united front with club president Florentino Perez by issuing a joint Christmas message to the club’s fans on Thursday, but Goal can confirm the relationship between the manager, senior Real Madrid officials and several influential members of the dressing room has been damaged beyond repair.

Real Madrid may have advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League and trail Liga leaders Barcelona by just two points, but cracks have been emerging in Benitez’s reign almost from the offset.