The club announced the decision via their official website. Cristóbal came into the club's coaching setup last October and the results have never really improved since then. After the defeat in the Anoeta, Deportivo find themselves in the relegation zone with only 17 points - a situation which the board will now try to rectify by bringing in a new manager.
The club's official communication reads:
"The administrative council of Real Club Deportivo has taken the decision to relieve Cristóbal Parralo of his duties as first team coach, work which he has been carrying out since October of last year. The club would like to thank Parralo for the effort, dedication and hard work that he always put in during his time as manager of the blue and whites".
February 4, 2018