Rafael Benitez has revealed the complications that come with being Real Madrid manager, explaining how big-name stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo contributed to his downfall in charge of the Spanish giants.
Benitez took charge of the club in 2015, replacing Carlo Ancelotti meaning that he had big shoes to fill with Real having won the Champions League a year earlier under the Italian. However, he lasted just a few months in the role despite winning 17 of his 25 matches in charge with supporter unrest and dressing room tensions the reason for his downfall.
Benitez was replaced by Zinedine Zidane, who took the club to the Champions League title following the sacking of Spaniard in January the following year. They beat Atletico Madrid in the final that season on penalties to win their eleventh European Cup and the first of three successive triumphs under the management of Zidane.
