The sacking saga of ex-Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez had been a rather long drawn-out one. While the club made the announcement official late on Monday night, strong rumours about the sacking were doing the rounds from hours before.
The rumours said that the club officials (including president Florentino Perez) had called a meeting with manager Benitez, after which latter was to be sacked. This is how Rafa must have felt at that point of time.
Florentino Perez will address the media in 30 minutes. Rafa Benitez, meanwhile. #RMCF pic.twitter.com/qAiRCiP8Gz
ai??i?? Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 4, 2016
However, the final announcement came late into the night, and was followed by a frenzy by fans and pundits alike. While club legend Zinedine Zidane was appointed as the new manager, the general reaction of the Twiteratti seemed to be of anger towards the Real Madrid bosses, who seemingly keep hiring and firing managers at their own free will. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter.
Rafa Benitez sacked by #RealMadrid – ZZTop to take charge ai??i?? Joe Morrison (@joefooty) January 4, 2016
Benitez to Valencia at the end of the season is surely nailed on
ai??i?? Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) January 4, 2016
All these polls about whether Benitez should have been sacked. He should never have got the job in the first place. ai??i?? Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) January 4, 2016
When Cristiano Ronaldo hears about the Rafa Benitez news (via @Simply_Spurs) https://t.co/yYUXgGvyfp
ai??i?? Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 4, 2016
“I’m Rafael Benitez, I want to thank Jose Mourinho and nominate Louis Van Gaal for the Unemployed challenge” pic.twitter.com/Imoh8BLSc9 ai??i?? Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) January 4, 2016
Benitez after Perez announces his sacking… pic.twitter.com/6chKaSlubs
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ai??i?? Troll Football (@TrollFootball) January 4, 2016
Zinedine Zidane will replace Rafa Benitez as the manager of Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/e4MnIipDJh ai??i?? Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) January 4, 2016
Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has been sacked. He’s the 6th coach to leave this Liga. Real Madrid are 3rd with 37 points from 18 games.
ai??i?? barcastuff (@barcastuff) January 4, 2016
Ben tez lasted 42 days after Florentino told us all he had his “full support and confidence” on November 23. Chronicle of a death foretold. ai??i?? Ben Hayward (@bghayward) January 4, 2016