David Beckham approves.
After Real Madrid announced Monday the firing of manager Rafa Benitez and appointment of club legend Zinedine Zidane as his replacement, Beckham, who played alongside the Frenchman for three seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu, showed his support for the newly-minted bench boss.
Taking to his Instagram account, the former England captain praised Zidane's drive and passion, adding that the World Cup winner "doesn't accept failure on any level."
Death, taxes and Real Madrid firing managers.
The Spanish juggernaut, sputtering (by its lofty standards) in La Liga this season, confirmed what has seemed inevitable since the day Rafa Benitez was hired only seven months ago, announcing Monday that the under-fire boss has been sacked, replaced on the touchline by club icon Zinedine Zidane.
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The Madrid native, 55, was given his marching orders despite the club finding itself a mere four points off the top of the La Liga table, where city rival Atletico Madrid sits at the summit. Though Los Blancos are well within striking distance for the Spanish title, there was consistent outrage from supporters over the team's uninspiring, defensive style of play under Benitez, along with a series of unfortunate, high-profile gaffes that blighted his tenure; the Copa del Rey debacle, a reported rift with marquee players, and a 4-0 battering at the hands of Barcelona in this season's edition of El Clasico.
And while the timing seems odd - the club is one day removed from earning a 2-2 draw away to Valencia, despite playing with ten men - trigger-happy president Florentino Perez decided the time was right for the seemingly inevitable announcement.
Here's everything you need to know about Real Madrid's decision to cut ties with Benitez, and replace him with Zidane.
REACTION
COACHING CAROUSEL AT THE BERNABEU
LOOKING BACK AT BENITEZ'S ILL-FATED TENURE
ZIDANE TAKES OVER