Real Madrid fans vividly showed their dissatisfaction, frantically waving white "goodbye" handkerchiefs and loudly jeering. It was a clear message to coach Rafa Benitez: It's time for you to go.
Benitez's situation is becoming increasingly unbearable since a 4-0 loss to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday, and another setback could mean the end of the line.
Madrid president Florentino Perez also has been targeted by the club's demanding fans, but ultimately it will be Benitez who gets the blame for the team's recent struggles.
In the local media, there is already widespread talk about Benitez's replacement — Zinedine Zidane.
The name of the former France great, who is coaching Madrid's "B'' team in the third division, is certain to surface every time Madrid fails. Not that he is in a hurry to get promoted.
"I'm coaching Castilla now. Benitez is the coach of the first team and things are fine like that," the 43-year-old Zidane told Spanish media. "I still have a long way to go."
Some fan have also called for the return of Italian coach Carlos Ancelotti, who helped Madrid win its 10th European title two seasons ago. And there have been some reports that Fabio Capello, who is currently unemployed, could be the next in line.
For Benitez to have any chance of keeping his job, he needs to find a way to get Madrid back on track.
23.11.15
Benitez hanging on at Real Madrid; Zinedine Zidane next?
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