Rafa Benitez, the seasoned football manager, has been unceremoniously dismissed from his position as the head coach of Celta Vigo. This decision comes hot on the heels of Celta Vigo’s crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid over the weekend. The loss has left the team teetering just above the relegation zone in La Liga, with only one place and two points separating them from potential disaster.

Benitez’s tenure at Celta Vigo was marred by a string of disappointing results, with the manager only managing to secure victory in five out of the 28 league matches he oversaw. The 63-year-old had taken the helm of the club just last summer, but his time in charge has been cut short due to the lackluster performance of the team under his leadership.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Celta Vigo expressed their gratitude to Benitez and his departing staff, acknowledging their dedication and professionalism during their time at the club. Despite the disappointing end to his tenure, Benitez’s impressive resume includes stints at top clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Real Madrid.

The abrupt departure of Benitez has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, with fans and pundits alike speculating on the future of both the manager and the struggling Celta Vigo team. As the search for a new head coach begins, all eyes will be on Celta Vigo as they strive to turn their fortunes around and avoid the looming threat of relegation.