There has been some cynicism expressed at news that Real Madrid may be lining up Rafa Benitez if Jose Mourinho quits.
Cynicism from people with short memories.

Benitez has proved he can do it in Spain, by winning two La Ligas with Valencia, and in Europe, by guiding Liverpool to two Champions League finals in three years.

Despite being dropped for the Istanbul final, Didi Hamann, in his new autobiography, describes Benitez as “pure managerial genius.”

He’s proved that, at his best, he is.

All he needs to do now is prove he can handle the interference from above, and he could be the Real deal to topple Barcelona.