5 worst managerial appointments over the last decade

#2 Rafael Benitez - Real Madrid

Benitez's tactics were questionable against the top teams.

After sacking their La Decima winning manager, Carlo Ancelotti in 2015, Real appointed Benitez as their manager. Benitez arrived from Italy and he had the experience at the top level having won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool.

The man was expected to bring glory back to Bernabeu after Real saw their arch-rivals Barcelona lift a treble in 2015. Benitez had an impressive start to the campaign winning ten straight league matches. His first loss came at Sevilla in a 3-2 defeat and the worst was to follow.

Real were drawn to Cadiz in the Copa del Ray and in the second leg they were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. Denis Cheryshev was suspended for the match yet Benitez fielded him, resulting in disqualification of the side. Few would have expected a mistake like that at the top level.

This wasn't the worst part if you are wondering. The greatest embarrassment for Real came in the form of a 4-0 defeat at Bernabeu against FC Barcelona. The home side was craving for the final whistle to keep the scoreline respectable at 4-0.

El Clasico proved to be the final nail in Benitez's coffin. On 4 January 2016, Benitez's contract was terminated following allegations of unpopularity with supporters, displeasure with players and a failure to get good results against top sides.