Real Madrid coach’s wife claims Benitez is clearing up Chelsea manager’s mess

Speaking to La Region in Spain, Benitez’s wife, Montserrat Seara, appeared to blame Mourinho for her husband’s recent struggles.

RAFA BENITEZ HAS joined Real Madrid to tidy up another mess of Jose Mourinho’s making, as stated by the Spanish coach’s wife.

“We tidy up his messes”, she joked before adding “If you think about it, of course you end up crossing paths”.

Clearly just a bit of banter from Mrs. Rafa, but it’s good to see the rivalry flame between the Benitez and Mourinho clans still burns.

Benitez is remembered fondly by Liverpool supporters for guiding them to a fifth European Cup a decade ago yet Seara also revealed that the former Anfield boss’ relationship with some fans did turn sour due to his tinkering tactics.

‘On our first date, Rafa explained to me what a 4-4-2 was. “He finds it hard to stay away from the game”, she continued.

He said: “The year we spent at home he helped coach the local school team”. It was hilarious.

It remains to be seen whether Benitez can top Mourinho’s sole Liga BBVA triumph at the Bernabeu, there is little truth in his wife’s suggestion that the Spaniard has cleaned up the “messes” of Mourinho. Things will be much easier now in Madrid.’.

After being appointed by Real Madrid this summer, Benitez took charge of a third team which was formerly managed by Mourinho.

“I don’t know if he’ll ever retire”.

Benitez’s next move was to take over at Chelsea following Roberto di Matteo’s sacking – five years after the Special One left Stamford Bridge.

While the Italian boss won La Decima-Real’s tenth Champions League title-with victory over rivals Atletico Madrid, he was dispatched after a disappointing 2014-15 campaign.