Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini joked about Rafael Benitez s sacking from Real Madrid on Monday, offering a reminder he at least completed a full season at the Spanish giants.
The Chilean spent one term in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2009-10, failing to win La Liga despite accumulating an impressive 96 points.
A trophy-less campaign resulted in his dismissal, while Benitez was removed less than halfway through the season, despite Madrid being just four points back from leaders Atletico Madrid.
Pellegrini made light of the Spaniard s situation but still offered words of support to his colleague.
At least I finished the year, the Chilean joked. I m sorry for Rafa Benitez. He s a manager I respect, but I m not surprised.
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87 wins in 114 games to seal World Cup, Euro glory – Del Bosque´s Spain successor has big shoes to f
Vicente del Bosque confirmed on Thursday his Spain career is over, leaving a daunting challenge for the candidates vying to take over one of world football s powerhouse teams.
The 65-year-old had already revealed ahead of Euro 2016 that he intended to leave his position after the tournament, but he refused to confirm as much after his side s disappointing round-of-16 defeat at the hands of Italy, fuelling speculation he could stay on after all.
There was no U-turn performed, though.
Without a doubt, I have no intention to remain as coach, but you have to be discreet. No matter what the result of the Euros, I had no doubt about what my future would be, Del Bosque told RNE.
With that, Del Bosque s eight-year reign came to an abrupt end.
Some will…