Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez lashed out Tuesday at what he called a media “campaign” against him and the club, insisting that reports of a crisis were overblown ahead of Wednesday’s La Liga game against Real Sociedad.
Speculation has been rife in the Spanish capital over the future of Benitez who has failed to win over many fans with his team's results and style of play this season.
Asked about a recent poll conducted by Real Madrid supporters regarding who would be their preferred coach, which included the likes of Jose Mourinho and Zidane, Benitez downplayed its significance, saying it was a survey carried out each month.