adminMADRID. — Real Madrid’s under fire coach Rafael Benitez admits some fans will never be happy despite his side hitting a historic 10 goals to sweep aside nine-man Rayo Vallecano 10-2 on Sunday.
Gareth Bale scored four for the first time in his Madrid career, whilst Karim Benzema struck his second hat-trick in three games as Real became the first side to score 10 in a Spanish La Liga match in 55 years.
However, as in recent matches at the Santiago Bernabeu, Benitez was booed before the start of the game and the calls for him to go grew when Real briefly trailed 2-1 early in the first-half before two Rayo red cards in the opening half hour swung the game in Madrid’s favour.
“The fans weren’t happy at certain moments of the game when we committed errors no one wants to see, but we solved the problems and knew how to react to the situation presented to us,” said Benitez. The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss has been publicly backed by president Florentino Perez despite rumours that he could be one defeat away from the sack after losing 1-0 at Villarreal last weekend. And, after his most prolific day in his three-year Madrid career, Bale also offered his support to Benitez.
“We get on well and we continue to work and train hard,” said the Welshman. We need to improve in every area, but we will get better as the season goes on.”
Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is one of a number of key figures in the dressing room to have already clashed with Benitez, but he admitted the players have to accept whatever Perez decides. — AFP.
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