“I am here to inform you about the board meeting that has just taken place. We have carefully analysed the sporting situation and I want to inform you that the manager of Real Madrid, Rafa Benítez has our full support and our full confidence”.
“I repeat, I understand the unease and anger of our fans faced with what happened on Saturday but I ask for their support for our team and for our players.
“Rafa Benítez was the manager chosen for his professionalism, for his trajectory, for his experience and he has proven his ability at getting the best performance out of this squad,” the president said.