Real Madrid’s Rafa Benitez dismissed as Zinedine Zidane takes over

Zinedine Zidane (left) and Rafa Benitez

Real Madrid have sacked Rafa Benitez after holding a meeting over his future. The controversial decision came after the club’s unimpressive 2-2 draw against Valencia last night. Former Valencia, Liverpool and Napoli boss Benitez has endured a difficult return to the Bernabeu, where he began his playing career with the reserve teams and later held several coaching roles. Club legend Zinedine Zidane is expected to take over first team duties as the club's head coach.