Benitez sacked by relegation-threatened Celta Vigo

MADRID, March 12 (Xinhua) -- La Liga strugglers Celta Vigo sacked Rafael Benitez as coach on Tuesday after a string of poor results culminating in a 4-0 defeat away to Real Madrid.

The defeat on Sunday leaves Celta 17th in the league with 24 points, just two more than Cadiz, who currently occupies the last relegation spot.

"Rafa Benitez and his coaching staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute