Last updated on .From the section European FootballRafael Benitez's spell at Celta Vigo was his first in Spanish football since leaving Real Madrid in January 2016Celta Vigo have sacked manager Rafael Benitez after less than nine months. Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Benitez, 63, joined the La Liga side on 23 June last year and departs after winning just five of his 28 league matches in charge of Celta. RC Celta would also like to wish them the best of luck and success in the future." Celta Vigo are next in La Liga action on Sunday at Sevilla, kicking off at 13:00 GMT. Benitez won the 2005 Champions League and 2006 FA Cup with Liverpool and the 2013 Europa League during his interim spell at Chelsea.

Source: Express March 12, 2024 15:51 UTC