Rafa Benitez has already had run-ins with five of his top players at Real Madrid after they've deemed his tactics as too negative.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez, Jese Rodriguez and Karim Benzema have all criticized Bentiez's style of play, according to Marca.

Benitez replaced Carlo Ancelotti, who was immensely popular with his players.