Rafael Benitez
Born: April 16, 1960 (age 64)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 1993-1995 | Real Madrid Castilla |
| 1995-1996 | Real Valladolid | |
| 1996 | Osasuna | |
| 2000-2001 | Tenerife | |
| 2001-2004 | Valencia | |
| 2004-2010 | Liverpool | |
| 2010 | Inter Milan | |
| 2012-2013 | Chelsea | |
| 2013-2015 | Napoli | |
| 2015-2016 | Real Madrid | |
| 2016-2019 | Newcastle United | |
| 2019-2021 | Dalian Pro | |
| 2021-2022 | Everton | |
| 2023-2024 | Celta Vigo | |
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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 20, 07:30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Sep 25, 15:32
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
The top 10 football matches of all time
Following a classic World Cup final at Qatar 2022, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
May 21, 11:20
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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'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 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
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
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
Preview: Cadiz vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Cadiz and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 17:28
Xavi says Frenkie de Jong is "happy" at Barcelona amid exit talk
Barcelona manager Xavi insists that Frenkie de Jong is "happy at the club" amid talk of a departure during this summer's transfer window.
Feb 16, 15:19
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 20:26
Preview: Getafe vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 12:24
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 7 | Fulham | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 16 |
| 11 | Brentford | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Leicester CityLeicester | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 10 |
| 16 | Everton | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 10 |
| 17 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22 | -10 | 8 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 7 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 27 | -11 | 6 |
| 20 | Southampton | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 4 |
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