Rafa Benitez is on the brink of the sack as Panathinaikos manager after a disastrous first few months in charge, according to reports in Greece. However, Benitez has managed just 13 wins from his first 25 matches in charge, losing six across all competitions. Although they were seventh when Benitez took over, the gap to the top two and the Champions League qualification places has widened during his tenure. Should the Athens-based club decide to part ways with Benitez, a replacement is reportedly already lined up. Alongside the 2005 Champions League, Benitez also won 2006 FA Cup with Liverpool as well as the 2013 Europa League during an interim spell at Chelsea.

Source: Metro February 18, 2026 16:34 UTC