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Real Madrid have moved quickly to replace Rafa Benitez with a familiar face

Published 15:35 4 Jan 2016 GMT

Updated 19:12 4 Jan 2016 GMT

Gareth Makim
Real Madrid have moved quickly to replace Rafa Benitez with a familiar face

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It hasn't taken long for Real Madrid to move on from Rafael Benitez.

The Spaniard is expected to have his removal from the Bernabeu touchline confirmed at a press conference later today, following last night's 2-2 draw with Gary Neville's Valencia. And it appears that the club are set to promote from within, with Real legend Zinedine Zidane, currently in charge of Madrid's B team, Castilla, touted as the replacement, at least in the short term. https://twitter.com/BumperGraham/status/684029975318675457 https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/684030375534923776 UPDATE: Real Madrid have since confirmed that Benitez has been sacked and Zidane will be his replacement.

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Real Madrid have moved quickly to replace Rafa Benitez with a familiar face