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How Twitter Reacted to Rafa Benitez's Appointment at Real Madrid

All of Rafa Benitez's Christmases came at once on Wednesday when he was officially unveiled as Real Madrid's new manager. The Spaniard, who was born in the city and spent his formative years with the club, was awarded a three-year contract—much to the disbelief of many fans on Twitter...

"Real Madrid will sack Ancelotti and sign Benitez" https://t.co/EGGDHWivVX

— Lukita (@ModricEsque) May 21, 2015

https://t.co/ibmu2xW0uY When I heard #RealMadrid where gonna sign Rafa Benitez.

— Kevin (@lopezkevin240) June 2, 2015

The press conference and unveiling at the Bernabeu was an emotional affair for a man who both played for and coached in the Madrid Castilla.