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Rafa Benitez


Career History
Managerial1993-1995Real Madrid Castilla
1995-1996Real Valladolid
1996Osasuna
2000-2001Tenerife
2001-2004Valencia
2004-2010Liverpool
2010Inter Milan
2012-2013Chelsea
2013-2015Napoli
2015-2016Real Madrid
2016-2019Newcastle United
2019-2021Dalian Pro
2021-2022Everton
2023-2024Celta Vigo
Sports Mole has 3,698 articles about Rafa Benitez. Articles 1 to 40:
Virgil van Dijk after his side beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup final, on February 25, 2024
Liverpool's EFL Cup record: How have Reds fared in previous finals?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's record in past EFL Cup finals ahead of Sunday's showdown with Newcastle United at Wembley.
6 days ago
Birmingham City's Obafemi Martins celebrates with teammates on February 27, 2011
Greatest ever League Cup finals: Majestic Martins, Lazarus resurrection, Mourinho mayhem
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Sports Mole takes a look at five of the greatest ever finals in the competition's history.
6 days ago
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta on March 30, 2024
West Ham United vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Newcastle United.
12 days ago
Chelsea in Copenhagen in 2011.
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca's defending 27-year streak in Conference League tie
Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's experience of facing Danish opposition in competitive fixtures ahead of the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie with Copenhagen.
15 days ago
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring on August 17, 2014
Manchester City vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Man City and Newcastle.
32 days ago
Everton's Seamus Coleman and Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew clash on May 19, 2022
Crystal Palace vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Everton.
35 days ago
Kevin Kilbane says David Moyes is a 'top manager' on February 12, 2025
"He can bring good times back": Kevin Kilbane on why David Moyes can succeed in the long term as Everton manager
Former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane exclusively tells Sports Mole that David Moyes is the man take Everton forward in their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.
36 days ago
Liverpool's Luis Suarez with Everton's Sylvain Distin and James McCarthy on November 23, 2013
Everton vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Merseyside's historic football clubs, Everton and Liverpool.
38 days ago
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in 2016.
Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches in history?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 20 managers who have taken charge of the most Premier League games in history since the 1992-93 season.
44 days ago
Liverpool's Glen Johnson and Lille's Eden Hazard pictured on March 18, 2010
Liverpool vs. Lille: Head-to-head record and past meetings between Premier League, Ligue 1 clubs
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Lille, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
52 days ago
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and PSV Eindhoven's Mika Vayrynen on September 12, 2006
PSV Eindhoven vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven.
52 days ago
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott celebrates on January 21, 2025
Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mohamed Salah hits another goalscoring milestone
Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott score the goals as Liverpool beat 10-man Lille 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League.
58 days ago
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on January 21, 2025
Liverpool vs. Lille: Mohamed Salah hit new scoring milestone, club break 20-year Champions League record
Mohamed Salah hits a new milestone for Liverpool, while Arne Slot's side break a 20-year defensive record in the first half against Lille.
58 days ago
Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba on May 9, 2024
Leicester City 'eyeing' 30-year-old defender that current club 'want to get rid of at all costs'
Leicester City are reportedly eyeing up a January move for Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba, who is currently frozen out of the first-team picture at the French giants.
82 days ago
Vitor Pereira as Flamengo head coach in April 2023.
Vitor Pereira: Accepting Wolves job was an easy decision
Vitor Pereira says 'he did not think twice' about accepting an offer to leave Al Shabab to become the new head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
90 days ago
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on May 8, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti reaches Real Madrid milestone - is he the best Madrid manager ever?
Considering all the contenders to be crowned Real Madrid's greatest coach, Sports Mole counts down the top five in Los Blancos' long history.
91 days ago
Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022
The top 10 football matches of all time
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
92 days ago
 Liverpool can pull 11 points clear of Man City with a win at Anfield on November 27, 2024
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Arne Slot, Anfield to knock Pep Guardiola out of Premier League title race
Liverpool could knock Manchester City out of the Premier League title race should they beat them at Anfield on Sunday and go 11 points clear of the champions.
98 days ago
Everton celebrate on December 4, 2024
Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
105 days ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Daniel Bierofka and Liverpool's Stephen Warnock pictured on March 9, 2005
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League giants Liverpool and Bundesliga titans Bayer Leverkusen.
137 days ago
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Diego Carlos celebrate on October 19, 2024
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Aston Villa and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
151 days ago
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Chelsea on February 25, 2024
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool.
154 days ago
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
175 days ago
Everton's Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring against Leicester City on September 21, 2024
Preview: Everton vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
176 days ago
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema lifts the Champions League trophy on May 28, 2022
Real Madrid leading the way: Which club has won the most Champions Leagues?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which club has won the European Cup/Champions League the most often.
185 days ago
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez with the trophy after winning the Champions League final on May 25, 2005
AC Milan vs. Liverpool: Can you name the lineups from 2005 Champions League final?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the lineups from the 2005 Champions League final between AC Milan and Liverpool.
185 days ago
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez with the trophy after winning the Champions League final on May 25, 2005
AC Milan vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between historical Champions League opponents AC Milan and Liverpool.
186 days ago
Osasuna's Aimar Oroz celebrates scoring on August 17, 2024
Preview: Osasuna vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
202 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Arne Slot out to achieve Liverpool Premier League first in Brentford clash
Arne Slot is chasing a Liverpool Premier League record as the Reds prepare to host Brentford in their second game of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
209 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Preview: Liverpool vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
210 days ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Arne Slot reveals ruthless reason for Jarell Quansah withdrawal after injury fears
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms that he substituted Jarell Quansah at half time against Ipswich Town because his side were losing too many duels.
215 days ago
Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024
Chelsea vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of Premier League blockbuster
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
215 days ago
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Who are the Premier League's 10 youngest players of all time?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 youngest players in Premier League history following Ethan Nwaneri's record-breaking cameo for Arsenal.
217 days ago
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Can you name Rafael Benitez's 25 most expensive signings at Liverpool?
To celebrate the anniversary of Rafael Benitez's Liverpool appointment, Sports Mole challenges you to name the Spaniard's 25 most expensive signings during his time at Anfield.
277 days ago
Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
294 days ago
CL 2005
Can you name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2005 Champions League final?
To celebrate the 19-year anniversary of the Miracle of Istanbul, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's full 18-man squad from the 2005 Champions League final.
300 days ago
Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time
To mark the 19-year anniversary of the 'Miracle of Istanbul', Sports Mole counts down Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks ever.
300 days ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp's trophy record at Liverpool
Ahead of Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool, Sports Mole takes a look at every trophy that the German manager has won during his glittering nine-year spell at Anfield.
311 days ago
Villarreal players applaud fans after the match on March 7, 2024
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
321 days ago
Deportivo Alaves coach Luis Garcia Plaza reacts on February 3, 2024
Preview: Alaves vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Alaves and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
329 days ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


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