Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez
Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudesis a Spanish football coach currently managing Newcastle United. He is the only manager in history to have won the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup...
behind bit good run supporters
We had a good game, the same as the first leg. We have done a good job. When you have your supporters behind you, you run a bit more.
chances creating goal per rest scoring
Crouch is now scoring one goal per game, which is fantastic. But, most importantly, he is creating chances for other rest of the team.
five minutes needed played result win
We did all the things we needed to do to win the game. If we played five more minutes the result could have been different.
few game mistakes players pointed spoke
I spoke to some players after the game and pointed out a few mistakes we made.
good
It was very good for him and important for him and the club.
decisions difficult possibly
This had been possibly one of the most difficult decisions I have had to take in my sporting career,
concern enjoy football manager offer player sadly
As a manager you do not want to see any player hurt. But sadly this is football and I can only offer my concern and just enjoy the victory.
best europe faces fans greatest seeing smiling
Seeing these smiling faces is the greatest pleasure. They have been magnificent all season. They have been our 12th man. I have always said our fans are the best in England. Now I know they are the best in Europe too.
canadian final mexican referee
You wouldn't get a Mexican referee and a Canadian linesman in the final of the World Cup.
believe chelsea gap table
I don't believe the gap between Chelsea and us is as big as the Premiership table shows,
clearly controlled goals respect situation tried
One of those goals clearly was not offside. I tried to show respect for the other team, but I was very disappointed with how the situation was controlled by the referee.
arrive best clubs england liverpool man managers proud today
I am a very proud man today because all managers like to arrive at the best clubs and we know Liverpool is one of the most important clubs in the world,
advantage boy chances concentration defense four front hard last organized restrict team thinks
Pepe has an advantage because the team in front of him in defense are working so hard to restrict the chances we concede. The back four have been outstanding. They are organized and have better concentration than last season. But he is also an intelligent boy and he thinks hard about what he has to do in England.
respect
I have a lot of respect for Sofia, and they play well in attack,