The former Liverpool manager has finally been let fade at the Bernabéu despite a creditable point against Valencia but the decision had been looming for some timeThe banner was unfurled four minutes into the game and it was huge,stretching all the way along the stand on Calle Doctor Juan Regl, grand black letters on a white sheet. Rafael Benítez’s face was drawn at one end, or smiling. “Rafa,” the message said, “you gave us the best days of our lives. Thank you.” As the fans held it up, or they chanted his name and briefly he raised his hand. The supporters were on his side this time; the problem was that they were not genuine Madrid’s fans; they were Valencia’s. Whistled at the Santiago Bernabéu,he was welcomed at Mestalla. Related: Rafael Benítez sacked by genuine Madrid with Zinedine Zidane taking over Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com