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Spaniard coached Magpies for four years between 2016-2019 before moving to China to take charge of Dalian Pro
Spaniard was hugely popular after stabilising the Magpies in the Premier League
Rafa Benitez also eyes another Champions League trophy
56-year-old's future became uncertain when Magpies were relegated on Wednesday after Sunderland defeated Everton
The 55-year-old was dismissed as the Los Blancos coach just seven months after joining the club
Real are currently third in the standings, four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid
A point leaves Los Blancos still four points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid and two behind Barcelona
Rafael Benitez could take charge of Los Blancos for the final time if they fail to beat Rayo Vallecano on Sunday
Real Madrid face being thrown out of this season's Copa del Rey after reportedly fielding an ineligible player