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As Rafa Benitez commits to managing Newcastle in the Championship, we look at how hes gone from Real Madrid to Englands second tier in 12 months. JuneAfter winning the Coppa Italia in his first season in charge, Benitezs two years at Napoli had ended in disappointing fashion in May 2015, with the team missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the Serie A campaign. However, despite the clubs fifth-place finish, speculation Benitez was set to be appointed by Real Madrid was rife. Bernabeu to Burton Rafa Benitez managed Real Madrid in front of 80,148 against Barcelona at the Bernabeu in 2015/16. Next season he will take Newcastle to Burton Albion in the Championship, where the capacity of the Pirelli Stadium is 6,912. On June 4, it was confirmed - Madrid-born Benitez, a former coach of Reals youth and B teams, was going back to the Bernabeu. Rafael Benitez and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez at his presentation Benitez, a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, said at his appointment: Its an emotional day, a very special one. I have worked very hard to achieve success and return home, which was an aim of mine. The cycle is completed but I hope it lasts a long time.The Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey are our objectives, as Madrid must win each game. Benitez gives instructions to Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale JulyBenitez began his Real Madrid tenure with globe-trotting friendlies in July. From Australia to China, comfortable wins over Manchester City and Inter Milan were sandwiched by goalless draws with Roma and AC Milan. However, the main focus was on how Benitez was attempting to fit Gareth Bale into a No 10 role, while keeping star man Cristiano Ronaldo happy.Off the pitch, Benitezs wife was making headlines after claiming her husband was, once again, clearing up Jose Mourinhos mess at one of his former clubs. If she takes care of her husbands diet, she will have less time to speak about me, retorted a less-than-impressed Mourinho.August Benitez oversees Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid training August brought the start of the 2015/16 season - but a goalless draw at Sporting Gijon was far from an ideal beginning for Benitez. If he was in any doubt about how closely his every result would be scrutinised while in charge of Los Blancos, the media storm in Spain - slamming his defensive approach, despite Reals 27 shots at goal - would have made the enormity of his task quite clear.A 5-0 home win over Real Betis next time out silenced the critics... temporarily. September Five games, four wins, 15 goals and only one conceded followed in September as Reals La Liga and Champions League campaigns gathered pace - although Benitez was left bemoaning Reals finishing after a 0-0 draw with Malaga.Hes the best coach Ive ever had, said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - no doubt a satisfying compliment for Benitez, given the fact Perez had previously appointed Jose Mourinho. Benitez to stay at Newcastle Rafa Benitez and Newcastle have struck a deal to see him remain as manager, according to Sky sources OctoberReal remained unbeaten through October - although a 1-1 draw at rivals Atletico Madrid drew more criticism of Benitezs style - and victory over Las Palmas at the end of the month ensured a third-straight week at the top of the La Liga table. Benitez steered Real Madrid to the top of La Liga NovemberNovember started with a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Bernabeu but would turn out to be the month which sparked the beginning of the end for Benitezs tenure at Real Madrid.A 3-2 defeat at a Sevilla side which had been defeated in three of their last four outings was Reals first loss of the season. The result left Real three points behind rivals Barcelona going into the international break, with El Clasico next up. And thats where the wheels truly came off.Goals from Neymar, Andres Iniesta and a Luis Suarez brace handed Real a humiliating 4-0 defeat in front of their own fans, left them six points off the pace in the title race and threw Benitezs future into doubt.Perez moved quickly to dispel rumours Benitez was to be sacked imminently but it would be a defeat the manager would never recover from, despite the team bouncing back to win five in a row. A heavy defeat to Barcelona threw Benitezs future into doubt DecemberBenitez saw his Real Madrid team crush the majority of their opposition in December, winning 4-1 over Getafe, 8-0 against Malmo, 10-2 at home to Rayo Vallecano and 3-1 versus Real Sociedad. However, a 1-0 loss at Villarreal had further damaged the clubs title hopes ahead of the winter break.January Benitezs final game in charge of Real Madrid was against Valencia Real Madrid started 2016 with a thrilling 2-2 draw at Gary Nevilles Valencia - but it was to be Benitezs final game in charge. He was dismissed the following day, with the team four points behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid and two points behind Barcelona, who had a game in hand. A lot of people, for different reasons, have made a caricature out of him, but he is one of the top 10 managers in the last decade, said Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague at the time. He has won trophies everywhere.In England, I think we are feeling he has been harshly treated, and he has regained some credit, and that some people feel sorry for him. I think everybody knows what a difficult club Real is, and what Benitez can bring to a team. Benitez hit out at his treatment at Real Madrid FebruaryIn February, Benitez spoke out about his time at the Bernabeu, defending his record, criticising president Perez and admitting his frustration at having his work cut short.Benitez also revealed a desire to return to management in the Premier League.March Newcastle had 10 Premier League games remaining when Benitez took over Just two months after battling it out for the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid, Benitez returned to management at relegation-threatened Newcastle. Benitez penned a three-year deal - which significantly included a break option, should the Magpies drop out of the Premier League - and had 10 games to save Newcastles season. Cmon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement, Benitez said on his appointment. Benitez signed an initial three-year deal with Newcastle, which included a relegation break clause Despite a 1-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Leicester in Benitezs first game in charge, there were hints at an immediate improvement from a side which had lost five of their previous six, and a late leveller in the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland a week later was a significant boost.April Newcastles survival hopes were seriously dented at the start of April, though, with back-to-back defeats - first to fellow strugglers Norwich, and then Southampton. Even two wins and two draws in the next four - including hard-fought ties with Manchester City and Liverpool - couldnt lift the Magpies out of the drop zone. Benitez takes training at Newcastle MayA 0-0 draw at already relegated Aston Villa, followed by Sunderlands midweek win over Everton, sealed Newcastles fate but a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham on the final day was at least some reward for the improvement made under Benitez.The performance thrilled the St James Park faithful, who sung in support of Benitez throughout the game and afterwards Benitez said his heart was telling him to stick with Newcastle and lead them in the Championship next season. Benitez salutes the Newcastle fans, who were an important factor in his decision to stay on as manager And on May 25, Sky sources revealed Benitez had agreed a new three-year deal to remain as Newcastle boss.Next up for the Spaniard? Planning for trips to Burton Albion and Rotherham, as he seeks an immediate return to top-flight football with the Magpies. 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Mitchell Marner and Max Domi also scored for the Knights in regulation (44-12-5) while Ryan Rupert clinched the win with Londons second shootout goal. Londons Jake Patterson made 22 saves for the win. Jack Flinn gave the Attack (26-26-8) a chance to win by stopping 52-of-55 shots. Daniel Milne scored twice for Owen Sound and Kurtis Gabriel added the other. Both clubs went 0 for 3 on the power play. --- FRONTENACS 10 BULLS 2 KINGSTON, Ont. -- Sam Bennett scored three times as the Frontenacs used a five-goal first period to crush Belleville. Darcy Greenoway and Henri Ikonen each had a goal and two assists for Kingston (33-22-4) while Mikko Vainonen, Ryan Verbeek, Robert Polesello, Corey Pawley and Spencer Watson added the others. Lucas Perissini stopped 37-of-39 shots for the Frontenacs. Cameron Brace scored both goals for the Bulls (19-36-6) as Michael Giugovaz allowed all 10 goals on 39 shots against. --- COLTS 2 WHALERS 1 (SO) PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 49 shots for the Whalers, but gave up the winner to Zach Hall in the third round of the shootout as Barrie won for the first time in three outings. Andreas Athanasiou forced overtime for the Colts (32-26-3) when he scored at 5:20 of the third period. Plymouths (24-30-7) Zach Lorentz opened the scoring at 6:04 of the second. Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves for Barrie. --- OTTERS 4 STING 3 SARNIA, Ont. -- Dane Fox scored twice, including his 58th of the season at 19:22 of the third period to break a 3-3 deadlock, as Erie edged the Sting. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist for the Otters (45-144-2) and Travis Wood scored the other.dddddddddddd Nickolas Latta, Hayden Hodgson and Vladislav Kodola scored for Sarnia (16-39-6) and Nikolay Goldobin tacked on two assists. Eries Oscar Dansk made 18 saves for the win as Taylor Dupuis stopped 33-of-37 shots in defeat. --- SPIRIT 5 RANGERS 2 SAGINAW, Mich. -- Justin Kea scored twice and Jake Paterson stopped 36 shots as the Spirit handed Kitchener its fourth loss in a row. Jeremiah Addison, Dylan Sadowy and Jimmy Lodge also scored for Saginaw (30-26-5) and Nick Moutrey had two assists. Mason Kohn and Curtis Meighan scored for the Rangers (22-36-3). Matthew Greenfield started in net for Kitchener and allowed four goals on 16 shots before being relieved by Jordan DeKort to start the third period. DeKort stopped 5-of-6 shots in relief. --- GENERALS 4 STEELHEADS 1 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Ken Appleby made 27 saves and Oshawa produced all its offence in the first period en route to defeating the Steelheads. Josh Sterk, Jacob Busch, Joe Manchurek and Hunter Smith scored for the Generals (40-17-5). Mississauga (23-34-4) got its lone goal from Bobby MacIntyre. Chase Marchand allowed all four goals on 15 shots before Spencer Martin took over to start the second period. Martin made 19 saves in relief. --- WOLVES 6 STORM 5 SUDBURY, Ont. -- Trevor Carrick scored once and set up two more as the Wolves came from behind to defeat Guelph. Ray Huether, Nicholas Baptiste, Jacob Harris, Radek Faksa and Nathan Pancel also scored for Sudbury (31-2-10), which trailed 5-2 after 40 minutes of play. Robby Fabbri, Pius Suter and Zach Mitchell each had a goal and an assist for the Storm (47-11-3) while Brock McGinn and Marc Stevens added singles. Franky Palazzese made 36 saves for the Wolves. Guelphs Justin Nichols stopped 32-of-38 shots in defeat. 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