Real Madrid directors insist Rafa Benitez is not under pressure going into the El Clasico.

His arguments with senior players and defeat to Sevilla has led to suggestions Benitez won't survive should Real be beaten at home by Barcelona this weekend.

However, word out of the boardroom insists Benitez is safe.

A source told OK Diario: "We signed Benitez for three years, not for three months. Rafa has our full support and our confidence.

"No-one signed Benitez because we thought he was a nice guy, but to have him coach a team that worked hard and would win."