Rafael Benitez
Rafael 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...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth16 April 1960
CityMadrid, Spain
behind bit final good means qualified run supporters
We have qualified for the final which means we have done a good job. When you have your supporters behind you, you run a little bit more.
gave knew missing needed newcastle problem recover rest
We knew they needed rest to recover but the problem that gave us was they were all missing the Newcastle game.
against believe bigger compared games last manage season squad win
We know we can win against them, but over a season the differences are more demanding. But compared to last season we now have a bigger and better squad and I believe we can manage the games in a different way.
game
We know how important the game is for us as individuals and for the club, but we don't have any anxiety,
both cup final incident managers
We know how important the final of this Cup is. The incident is not serious. Both managers had the same idea. Someone must be sensible.
analyze continues easy few goals hurry likely score
We need to analyze a few more things. I am not in a hurry but if he continues to score goals then it will be an easy decision. The more he scores, the more he's likely to stay.
lose win
We have nothing to lose and everything to win and will try and do our best.
believe england good league season theirs trophy won
Our league season was not too good and theirs is the same this season. But we won the trophy when not doing well in England and I believe they can do the same.
pay player value
We never wanted to pay more for a player than his value,
mentality premier
We need a new mentality in the Premier League, especially away from home, and when we have that, things will be much better for sure.
changed entire replaced scouting system
We have changed the entire scouting system and replaced some of the old scouts,
ball good knows
I know Crouch is very good in the air, he can keep the ball and always knows what to do with it
press sale spanish talking time waste
I know a lot about the Spanish press and I know sometimes they need to say something. But here I am really clear, he is not for sale and I don't want to waste my time talking about it.
air good team
I know this player. He is good in the air and can make this team stronger.