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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 3,687 articles about Rafa Benitez. Articles 1 to 40:
Vitor Pereira as Flamengo head coach in April 2023.
Vitor Pereira: Accepting Wolves job was an easy decision
Vitor Pereira says that 'he did not think twice' about accepting an offer to leave Al Shabab to become the new head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
14:07
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.
Dec 19, 12:32
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.
Dec 18, 16:20
 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.
Dec 12, 16:01
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
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Dec 5, 18:58
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.
Dec 5, 15:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
Where does Pep Guardiola rank? Top 20 Premier League managers who have taken charge of the most games 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.
Nov 21, 20:40
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.
Nov 3, 13:22
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.
Oct 20, 16:01
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.
Oct 18, 07:51
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring on August 17, 2014
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 26, 19:00
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.
Sep 26, 13:04
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.
Sep 26, 07:00
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.
Sep 17, 05:00
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.
Sep 16, 11:07
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.
Sep 15, 11:15
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.
Aug 30, 15:32
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.
Aug 24, 10:40
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.
Aug 23, 10:42
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.
Aug 17, 18:54
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.
Aug 17, 13:20
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.
Aug 15, 20:37
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.
Jun 16, 11:14
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.
May 31, 10:14
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.
May 25, 09:13
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.
May 25, 09:01
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.
May 14, 09:30
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.
May 3, 17:44
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.
Apr 25, 20:52
Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on February 22, 2024
Preview: Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 10, 13:55
Rayo Vallecano's Alvaro Garcia celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 31, 2024
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 29, 10:25
Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on November 29, 2023
Preview: Sevilla vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 15, 19:15
Celta Vigo coach Rafael Benitez before the match on October 21, 2023
Celta Vigo part ways with Rafael Benitez
Celta Vigo announce that they have parted company with manager Rafa Benitez after fewer than nine months in charge.
Mar 12, 15:18
Almeria's Luka Romero celebrates scoring their second goal on February 24, 2024
Preview: Almeria vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Almeria and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 9, 12:39
Everton's Beto comes on as a substitute to replace Dominic Calvert-Lewin on January 14, 2024
Beto or Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Who should start up front for Everton?
Sports Mole looks at who should start up front for Everton between Beto or Dominic Calvert-Lewin, ahead of their trip to Manchester United.
Mar 8, 21:13
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against Girona on February 10, 2024
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 20:07
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match on February 4, 2024
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta wins Premier League Manager of the Month for February
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wins the Premier League's Manager of the Month award following four wins out of four across the month.
Mar 8, 18:33
 Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin reacts on February 2, 2022
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin to break unwanted 37-year record against West Ham United?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will seek to avoid setting a new unwanted club record which stretches back 37 years when Everton host West Ham United on Saturday.
Mar 1, 22:29
Rayo Vallecano's Alvaro Garcia celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 31, 2024
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Cadiz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Cadiz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 18:11
Almeria's Edgar Gonzalez celebrates scoring their second goal with Chumi on January 21, 2024
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Almeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Almeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 28, 11:34
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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