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...
respect
I have a lot of respect for Sofia, and they play well in attack,
control explain game
I can't explain how you can control a game for 40 minutes, it was one-way (traffic), and still lose.
arsenal close means second sure third win
With Spurs and Arsenal having to play each other, it means we probably only need one more win to make sure of a top-four finish. We are very close now to securing third place, with second still something we have as a possibility.
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.
clean match points scoring sheets shows start three time
This time we are going into the match with a lot of confidence. We have three clean sheets and two points away from home. That's not bad, but we know we need to start scoring goals. We've done that in midweek, so that shows that's not going to be a problem.
cup determined fans finish job order preparing wonderful
We wanted to finish the job off today, ... in order to concentrate on preparing for the UEFA Cup final. Also, we were determined to do it for all the wonderful fans who have cheered us on today.
good presents problem selecting team
It presents me with a problem when it comes to selecting the team but it's a good problem.
offered players spoke stevie true
It is true that he offered to give up the captaincy but I spoke to some players and our idea was the same -- that Stevie should be our captain.
early frustrated goals lack performance
It is too early to be frustrated by a lack of goals and a performance like that.
confidence good problem scoring team
It's really important for them and also for the team to see all the strikers scoring goals. Now the problem is for me. All of them are scoring goals, but it's a good problem and we will have more confidence for the forthcoming games.
decided maybe mistake quickly video watches watching yellow
It's a big mistake of the referee. He was not watching the play and then he decided too quickly to show the (second) yellow card. Maybe when he watches the video he will have another idea.
clear watching
It was clear no? Watching the TV? Unbelievable.
front goal good harry past problems score season
It was good for Harry to score a goal like that and in front of the Kop, considering all the problems he has had over the past season or so.
create game good tough tried
It was a tough game between two good teams. We didn't create a lot of opportunities, they didn't also. They are strong, good in defense, they pressed. We tried to do the same and it was difficult.