MADRID — Rafa Benítez’s stint with Celta Vigo started with a 2-0 dwelling loss to Osasuna within the Spanish league on Sunday.

Celta conceded a aim in every half to make it a shedding debut for the veteran coach after taking on the squad within the offseason.

Celta had just one try on course at Balaídos stadium in Vigo. Rubén García and Moi Goméz scored for Osasuna, which completed seventh final season and earned a spot within the Europa Conference League.

“When you face a team that qualified to a European competition and has kept the core of its squad, you noticed that we are still missing a few things,” Benítez stated. “We will try to make up for that with hard work and, if possible, by adding to the squad through transfers.”

Benítez final coached Everton in England and beforehand was on the helm of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli. He received the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.

Benítez had a stint in China earlier than taking on Everton and after teaching Newcastle. He took over a Celta group that completed thirteenth final season within the Spanish league.

Defending champion Barcelona begins its marketing campaign at Getafe later Sunday. Real Madrid received 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Atletico Madrid begins its marketing campaign towards Granada on Monday.

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