Twitter reacts to Rafa Benitez's sacking by Real Madrid
The coaching carousel continues to spin at break-neck speeds, with the latest casualty being Real Madrid's Rafa Benitez, who has been a lightning rod for criticism in his seven months at the club.
Related: Rafa Benitez sacked as manager of Real Madrid, replaced by Zinedine Zidane
Club legend Zinedine Zidane was named Benitez's replacement, becoming Real's first ever French manager after a spell bossing the reserve side.
In light of the Madrid-born gaffer's dismissal, here's a look at how Twitter reacted to the news:
On Rafa's tenure at the Bernabeu
So Rafa is 'gone'. If confirmed, will have enough knives planted in his back to open a cutlery shop. Not Real Madrid's finest hour.
— Philippe Auclair (@PhilippeAuclair) January 4, 2016
Real Madrid have scored 15 goals in the last 15 days. Not good enough in a leap year.
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) January 4, 2016
Benitez sacked? Not the first time @GNev2 has had the last laugh against Rafa... pic.twitter.com/bw53uGMI27
— Jon-T (@AchtungJono) January 4, 2016
On Rafa's next gig
Rafa Benitez should have gone to West Ham.
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) January 4, 2016
Wonder if Benitez knows there's a Hungry Horse, Odeon and Primark in West Brom?
— Kai Brannigan-Fleet (@KaiBFleet) January 4, 2016
On Rafa's replacement
Cristiano isn't going to like having a coach who nutmegs him in every training session.
— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) January 4, 2016
The next Clásico will be somewhat more interesting than usual pic.twitter.com/QaerXFSlwE
— Mohamed Moallim (@iammoallim) January 4, 2016
Beckham on Zidane appointment at Real, praising his "drive and passion" pic.twitter.com/0zEoDzC9ed
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) January 4, 2016