Benitez faced severe criticism after his side threw away two points at Atletico on Sunday and an encounter with his captain is a major inconvenience at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The alarm bells are already ringing for Rafa Benitez at Real Madrid. Less than two months into a new season and a new project, there are signs of discontent after a disappointing derby draw at Atletico on Sunday and an early stand-off between captain and coach.
Benitez was widely criticized by the Spanish press for his conservative approach after Madrid let its lead slip at the Vicente Calderon and had to settle for a point against Diego Simeone's side when it could - and perhaps should - have wrapped up a win with a more adventurous approach.