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...
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.
league priority thinking
Their priority will be the league. They will be thinking about the league for sure.
hard injury picked played steven whether
It is hard to say whether Steven would have picked up his injury if he hadn't played so many games, you just don't know.
supporters
I was with our supporters at the end. I could see him but he didn't want to.
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.
both difficult game
It will be a difficult game for both teams.
control sending
After the sending off we were in control of the game.
behind champions chance cup european league losing move players retaining upset
We still have the FA Cup and we still have the league and a Champions League qualification place to secure. We must put this behind us quickly. My players are very upset by losing the chance of retaining their European title, but the world must move on and we have other things to achieve.
good half pace second space
We had more space in the second half and more pace -- and at the end 2-0 is a good result.
good won
He's had two good years with Valencia where he has won trophies. I know him well and he's a very good player.
beat cup good reach teams win
If you are going to win the FA Cup then you must first beat good teams to reach the final.
believe chelsea gap table
I don't believe the gap between Chelsea and us is as big as the Premiership table shows,
good last second situation
This is very different from the situation last season. This is very good for us. Now we can concentrate on the second round.