Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has distanced himself from reports
linking him with the Real Madrid manager's job.
Juan Ramon Lopez Caro is currently in charge at the Bernabeu,
although vice-president Emilio Butragueno has left open the
possibility of another change soon if results do not improve.
Real are fourth in the Primera Liga and six points behind leaders
and arch-rivals Barcelona, while reaching the Champions League
knockout stages did not prevent Wanderley Luxemburgo losing his job
as boss.
Benitez has been seen as a candidate after spending almost a decade
coaching at the club, starting off with their juniors and working
up to the reserve team.
However, Benitez said: 'I am happy at Liverpool, I am Liverpool's
manager and I have a job to do here.
'I have said this in the past and now I have an important game in
the Champions league against Chelsea (tomorrow) to think about and
that is all that is on my mind.
'I certainly will not allow this speculation to disrupt my
preparation for the game, but as I say, I am happy here at this
club.''
