Rafael Benitez

LFC Globe’s Rafael Benitez article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.

  • Summary of Jürgen Klopp’s Post-Match Press Conference vs. LASK

    Summary of Jürgen Klopp’s Post-Match Press Conference vs. LASK

    Jürgen Klopp met with the media for a short presser after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over LASK to open Europa League play. The boss gave his assessment of the match, discussed the impact of young players and reaching his record 50th European win. Klopp Pleased With the Result Even though Liverpool were trailing at halftime, Klopp…

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  • Jurgen Klopp plays down value of 50th European win after Liverpool beat LASK

    Jurgen Klopp plays down value of 50th European win after Liverpool beat LASK

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp played down his record-breaking 50th European win after the 3-1 victory over LASK in Austria. His side came from behind for the fourth time in six matches as goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and substitute Mohamed Salah secured the German’s 50th European victory for the club – surpassing the record…

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  • Match Report – LASK 1 Liverpool 3: Reds Surge Past LASK In Second Half

    Match Report – LASK 1 Liverpool 3: Reds Surge Past LASK In Second Half

    Liverpool found themselves down 1-0 at halftime to LASK, but just like the last match vs. Wolves, they scored 3 goals in a much brighter second half to beat the home-standing Austrian side 3-1 to open Europa League Group E play. First Half  Liverpool earned a corner in the fifth minute, but the chance was…

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  • Liverpool 1-0 Brighton – Match Report and Highlights (Video)

    Liverpool 1-0 Brighton – Match Report and Highlights (Video)

    Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday. Mohamed Salah got the only goal of the game as Liverpool made it three wins from three at the start of the new Premier League season, but Brighton produced a…

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  • Former Liverpool manager interested in signing Reds forward

    Former Liverpool manager interested in signing Reds forward

    Liverpool striker Danny Ings is set to depart Anfield with former Reds manager Rafa Benitez thought to be interested. After two years of recovering from various injuries, Ings tentatively made a re-introduction in to the Liverpool squad last campaign. However, game-time didn’t come easy for the former Burnley striker – netting just a sole goal…

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  • Rafa Benitez on why Klopp’s side are ‘better’ than his 2005 squad and why Liverpool can beat Real

    Rafa Benitez on why Klopp’s side are ‘better’ than his 2005 squad and why Liverpool can beat Real

    Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says the Reds are more than capable of beating Real Madrid as he compared the current side to his in 2005. The current Newcastle manager is still extremely popular amongst many supporters at Anfield, with his six year spell at Liverpool full of plenty of fond memories. One of those…

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  • Watch Liverpool players and supporters celebrate after final whistle (Video)

    Watch Liverpool players and supporters celebrate after final whistle (Video)

    Watch the players and supporters celebrate at full-time at the Stadio Olimpico as Liverpool reached the 2018 Champions League Final in Kiev. Liverpool progressed to the European final with a 7-6 aggregate victory over AS Roma on Wednesday night. It was yet another special European occasion to add to the collection for Liverpool supporters, despite…

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  • Champions League quarter-finals – All you need to know ahead of Friday’s draw

    Champions League quarter-finals – All you need to know ahead of Friday’s draw

    The Champions League quarter-final draw takes place on Friday, as Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side wait to find out who they face in the last eight. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw. Liverpool were held by Porto at Anfield but sailed through to the last eight after their 5-0 first-leg win. Meanwhile…

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  • Jurgen Klopp speaks to the media ahead of Newcastle clash (Video)

    Jurgen Klopp speaks to the media ahead of Newcastle clash (Video)

    Jurgen Klopp spoke in his pre-match press conference at Melwood as he discussed Saturday’s clash between his Liverpool side and Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle United. Key points Klopp on Rafa: A Liverpool legend is coming Klopp keen to show consistency James Milner with late fitness test Wijnaldum and Woodburn remain doubts with illness Captain Jordan Henderson…

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  • Liverpool vs Newcastle – Early team news ahead of Saturday’s fixture

    Liverpool vs Newcastle – Early team news ahead of Saturday’s fixture

    Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend’s Premier League visit to Anfield, as the club confirmed Jonjo Shelvey has suffered a knee injury and is likely to miss out. Former Liverpool manager Benitez faces an uphill task back at his old stomping ground as Shelvey has been confirmed…

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