327 Quotes by Rafael Benitez

There was a nervousness there and we've put ourselves under pressure. When you are not scoring, you cannot afford to give the opposition one or two chances. We needed that second goal to finish the game.

I saw Sir Alex once to say hello,

At this stage, with all Premiership clubs you've got to play good teams. Maybe Birmingham will be more concerned about their league position and this might not be as important to them as staying in the division. I feel I've got a big enough squad to cope with playing in three competitions and all I can say is that I'd have rather been drawn at home.

I remember they had fantastic players. They played nine against nine on a half pitch and the tempo was amazing.

At this stage, with all Premiership clubs you've got to play good teams.

People are saying that we are not making signings -- but I say we will sign the best. I have discussed the issues with our chief executive (Rick Parry) and we will spend our money wisely and carefully on the best. It is important not to spend a lot but to spend it well.

I'm delighted with the result and also the performance. Sometimes you can't score a goal with 30 attempts but today it seemed every shot was a goal.

Pellegrino could play against Watford, but he has only had one training session so it is better to wait and hopefully use him against Manchester United on Saturday,

I'm delighted with the players, the supporters and the final score. It's not easy to play with 10 men for a long time, but we have done all the things you need to do to win with 10 players.