70 Quotes by Rafa Benitez

We started really well with two goals and good counter-attacks. But, after we conceded, it was difficult. But the most important thing is to start with a win.

We started off by controlling the game and were well organised and in the second half they did put some pressure on us but then we controlled the game at the end of the game,

We know each other so well and when you play a cup tie you know it will always be a difficult tie. We shall see what happens.

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.

Maybe Birmingham will be more concerned about their league position and this might not be as important to them as staying in the division.

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.

I don't believe the gap between Chelsea and us is as big as the Premiership table shows,

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,

I have a lot of respect for Sofia, and they play well in attack,