Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has been relieved of his duties at La Liga side Celta Vigo after eight months and a run of just one win in five matchesCelta Vigo have sacked Rafael Benitez after a disappointing spell in charge. During his time at Celta, Benitez won nine of his 33 games and leaves the club in a precarious position just outside the relegation zone. Celta sit 17th on five victories and nine draws from their 28 games, two points above 18th-place Cadiz inside the bottom three. A club statement read: "Rafa Benitez and his coaching staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute commitment and full dedication, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club. At the same time, Benitez highlighted his ambitions for the immediate future - and wanted to stabilise Celta as a mid-table La Liga outfit.

Source: Express March 12, 2024 15:42 UTC