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Rafa Benitez is SACKED by Celta Vigo after a dismal eight months in charge, with the LaLiga side just two points off the relegation zone having won only five games this season

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Celta Vigo have announced that they have parted ways with their manager, Rafa Benitez for 'failing to achieve the club's expectations'.

The Spaniard joined the LaLiga club in July 2023, returning to management a year after he was let go by Everton.

Benitez took charge of 33 games at Celta Vigo, winning nine, drawing 1

The club said in a statement: 'Rafa Benítez and his staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute dedication and total commitment, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club.