https://lastwordonfootball.com/2020/04/19/icons-of-liverpool-rafael-benitez Rafael Benítez Maudes is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. Rafa Benitez nasce il 16 aprile del 1960 a Madrid, figlio di Francisco e Rosaria.Ha un fratello maggiore e una sorella minore. I think myself and Velimir have calmed things down.“I do not want to be considered,” he said. Jamie Carragher has explained why Liverpool opted to snap up Rafa Benitez as manager during the 2004 summer break over Jose Mourinho, who had just won the Champions League with Porto. Rafael Benitez has managed Newcastle United, Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League. What the other parts are we will find out.Rafael Benitez is becoming increasingly concerned by Liverpool’s inability to finish off their opponents.However the former Scotland striker will not be joining the queue to replace Redknapp, or to follow the former West Ham boss out of Fratton Park.“They have focused on what has needed to be done.
Very happy for all the Reds!
Liverpool and Benitez would claim a remarkable UEFA Champions League final win over AC Milan in 2005, before lifting the FA Cup the following year.Two years at Napoli heralded two more trophies - the Italian Super Cup and Coppa Italia - before Benitez got his chance to lead Real Madrid.Benitez was unable to prevent relegation from the Premier League but a swift return to the top flight followed as the Magpies secured the Championship title on the final day of the 2016/17 season.More silverware would come the way of the Spaniard as he made his first mark in English football in 2004/05.In 1995, the Madrid-born coach took charge of Real Valladolid and then Osasuna before leading Extremadura to promotion in 1997.Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez thanks his side's fans after their last home match of the seasonIn his three years at the Mestalla, Benitez won LaLiga twice and the UEFA Europa League in his final season.Tenerife was Benitez's next destination and he guided the club to promotion in 2001, catching the eye of LaLiga side Valencia.Milan got the better of Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League final repeat in 2007, while 2008/09 ended with the Merseysiders finishing the Premier League campaign in second place.Inter Milan came calling in 2010, with Benitez adding the Italian Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup to his impressive CV.The Spaniard returned to Real Madrid at the age of 26 to take up numerous coaching roles in their youth system before becoming assistant manager.In November 2012, Chelsea announced Benitez as their interim manager until the end of the season.
Rafa Benitez spent six years in Liverpool, leading the club to famous triumphs in the Champions League and FA Cup.
He joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. Rafael Benitez said: "It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. Il entraîne ensuite Osasuna, CF Extremadura et Tenerife.
Becoming champions with this club is absolutely incredible.‘It was intense but it is incredible from my players.
Rafael Benitez has managed Newcastle United, Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League.