The Spanish tactician wasn't able to save the Magpies. Their relegation was confirmed after Sunderland's 3-0 win against Everton.

Sunderland's 3-0 win confirmed all the teams that will be relegated to the SkyBet Championship category next season, and one of those is Rafa Benitez's Newcastle. Goals by Patrick Van Aanholt and a brace by Lamine Kone killed the only lifeline Newcastle and Norwich City had to avoid relegation, prompting a number of comments from fans and experts.

As you may remember, Rafa Benitez was sacked back in January by Real Madrid, and even after that failed stint with Los Blancos, the Spanish boss found himself working in the EPL again. Unfortunately for the Magpies, his arrival came too late, and the former Liverpool boss wasn't able to save the club from being demoted to the Championship.

Fans and experts didn't spare Benitez despite coming close to saving the team. Have a look at some of their comments.

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