We Are Liverpool Podcast S01, E05 Rafa Benitez | Untold Istanbul stories, transfer targets & more

Former manager Rafael Benitez is in the hot seat to discuss his time with Liverpool, the famous 2005 Champions League final, and his career after the Reds including a return to the city with Everton.
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[@daniellekelli6265]

Legend! Rafa's undercover work at Everton was sublime!

[@yemyem794]

Bruh!!!😅😅😅

[@3allz]

what were Everton thinking 😂😂

[@mandaroncondlima2832]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DaniyarYermagambetov]

Agent Rafa😉

[@luisvarela7827]

😂

[@siraajuddin736]

We will forever love Rafa. He will never be forgotten in Liverpool folklore.

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

I sometimes forget that Rafa had to work with Gillette and Hicks dark times for our club but he still achieved what he did!

[@abdelrahmanlfc8280]

2008/2009 liverpool was the most enjoyable liverpool team i have ever seen gerrard, torres,xabi,kuyt and even reira was a really good teams and they played great football but they were really unlucky not to win anything that year

[@kingandgod]

@@abdelrahmanlfc8280 wait till you see that 2018/19 Liverpool team!

[@azam810908]

@@abdelrahmanlfc8280 true.. but lliverpool that time doesnt have proper backup. their 1st eleven was world class, but the 2nd team ws very bad..

[@jameselms2416]

Forget everything about Everton, Rafa loves Liverpool fc and he’s a legend at the club. That man gave us all a night we will never forget.

[@sooyaaa7760]

We fans at Liverpool hold our Managers as God's they're loved, respected, and supported throughout everything. Let it be good days or bad days we fans never disrespect or are fickle like other or most team supporters. We don't forget the success and happiness they brought us just because things are going bad. It all started with Bill Shankly, followed by great managers like Bob Paisley, Kenny Daglish, Gerard Houlier, Rafa, and now the era of Klopp. Im 22 and was not born to watch their Greatness and our dominance in world football, but I've got nothing but respect for them for making Liverpool such a Giant of a club, We are called European Royalty for a reason. This season has been horrendous considering how great we were last year and all time during this Klopp era. No matter what other says, we have to support Klopp and hope the owners invest massively in this club in summer. Don't be sad or depressed fellow Liverpool fan's this dark time will not last long. YNWA

[@dlamini77]

Brilliant!

[@willedwards5196]

YNWA lad

[@hills863]

Yessss

[@BirthOfAnEmceeTV]

Wish you could post this on 95% of the so called "Fan channels" on here. Most them guys never go the game and just spout doom n gloom across social media grrrr

[@hills863]

@@BirthOfAnEmceeTV I think most moaning online come from others club fans, not Liverpool fans. We can identify them by their comments, such as want Klopp out, point fingers to players, mocking, etc. They just enjoy our down. This season really humble us and it's make us see who the real supporters and who's not

[@Marcellus-Wallace]

Istanbul will live and has already lived to be one of if not the greatest moment in Liverpool history. I remember watching the first half of that game as a young boy and deciding to get into bed and turned the lights out as the game played in the dark room, woke up in the second half with the game at 3-3. That game truly is the embodiment of YNWA to me and how much a little belief goes a long way. That game changed me for life!!! Viva Rafa!

[@mpat01]

Best in football history. Only matched by Klopps LFC v Barcelona at Anfield.

[@Ruscococo1]

@@mpat01 Klopps LFC vs Barcelona was not the same level, in a final against that Milan team which was by far the best team in Europe with Dijimi Traore etc. Klopps Liverpool at the time was insane. You legit can't compare Istanbul was the greatest comeback ever.

[@RSkool]

Have to thank Rafa for the unforgettable night in Istanbul in 2005, forever Liverpool legend.

[@lewisjackson6395]

We love him wish he come back one day for just one season

[@ObiGommGaming]

Absolute Liverpool legend. Thanks for the great interview

[@mitchfox8267]

Brilliant, forever a legend Rafa

[@Vibes_FC]

Still love rafa i was heart broken when he went to Everton.... agent rafa was amazing there tho.

[@IanEckert1977]

Rafa Benitez Was A Very Enjoyable Time As A Newcastle United Season Ticket Holder...Quality...

[@IrishRed-ns1vn]

Love Rafa, the man is a genius. He was properly screwed over by Hicks and Gillett. And, I am loving the We are Liverpool podcasts. I watch all them. Keep them coming

[@connagh11]

I love rafa always will. I was at the academy when he was that boss. So much respect for him! 🔴⚪️

[@brains7733]

It is clear that Rafa is a tactician, he seems to have a head for Data analysis and psychology, in all, he was a good manager, loved by the Kop....then and now.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Always loved Rafa. I watched the Istanbul final in a darkened snooker club in near silence - a truly special night. Never experienced anything like it football before or since.

[@AM2K2]

Love Rafa - remember when he played Arbeloa left back against Messi because he is right footed and he thought Messi would cut in a lot, small details that made Liverpool punch well above their weight in Europe.

[@marksimons4108]

He could teach Klopp in game intelligence!

[@Kingofthekop1]

We had some amazing nights when we beat Barca, Real madrid, Chelsea, Milan while being underdogs in every game.

[@jitendrapatel3097]

Thank you Rafa Benitez for the Champions League Final in 2005 and the Fa Cup Final in 2006 and thank you for signing Fernando Torres

[@ukaszduda6734]

I loved that on Andy's podcast there we're subtitles available. I speak english, but i'm not native speaker and it's sometimes hard to watch 50~min episode with full focus to understand everything. Would appreciate if you could add subtitles to more of videos. Thanks! YNWA🔴🔴🔴

[@connorf4035]

Press the auto-generated captions, it's 90% accurate most of the time

[@hills863]

Push the cc button in your screen mate, because i use it too. It's really helpful

[@thirteen_013]

I'm not a native English speaker. I do understand English well but understanding what Liverpool people is saying, not my cup of tea it seems. :P Adding subtitles is a huge help for me to enjoy show like these!

[@gomey70]

Great stuff from Rafa. When managers aren't in a job they're always more relaxed and interesting to listen to. "Some people think to be professional is to be fit. No, to be fit is just part of your job. To be professional is to have respect for the other players and manager, and be honest with yourself".

[@lesmarsden2058]

Fascinating interview. Benitez certainly has Liverpool in his heart. His insights go a long way to explain why Man United have been struggling for so long - their managers are not supported and they are hung out to dry.

[@jimbomac555]

What a legend, love Rafa. My favourite manager.

[@JoJo-yt1ys]

Rafa gave me the best night ever spending time watching with my step dad. I will never forget that night. RIP x

[@DN76]

All I keep seeing is Darren Farley doing his amazing Rafa impression when watching this. He has it down so well.

[@OCMRick]

Heydjent Laaamps! - Bursts into wheezing uncontrollable laughter -

[@galihbwibisono4078]

The Man of behind the scene miracle of istanbul 🤩🤩🤩

[@joelmontgomery4496]

We love you Rafa! What you done for us will never be forgotten YNWA❤️

[@hindobeast2429]

This is so good, he willingly elaborated on everything so well. So interesting hearing about players he wanted as well, but couldn’t imagine Juanfran and Dani Alves down the right over Kromkamp and Jermaine Pennant 🤣🤣

[@jackrichardson4089]

Pennant spitting the dummy out summed up his career. He clearly wasn't a 'professional' as Rafa says earlier on. Not prepared to put in the effort to improve and work his way into the team.

[@tenaji]

Thank you Mr Benetiz. YNWA

[@abhisheknegi2005]

he is the only man to snatch UCL trophy from Ancelotti

[@score556]

in athena yes 👏👏

[@river2352]

@@score556 Istanbul..

[@Scousefire]

I absolutely adore this man, when he smiles my heart melts. How lucky are we to have both him and Klopp.

[@totalsubmition]

We love you Rafa. Never doubt that.

[@HardeepSF]

Great interview, Rafa gets so much stick for no reason, people never think to consider WHY he was making the decisions he was making whether it was with signings or player selections

[@Kakascrot]

I might not have even been a Liverpool fan if it wasn't for Rafa, Istanbul was the first game I ever sat down to watch on TV, the rest is history.

[@nicola5yap]

Me too. I watch from start to finish

[@Kakascrot]

@hfoong there's also a small connection between Liverpool and my home team Dundee, Bill Shanklys older brother Bob Shankly is the only manager to win the league title with Dundee FC, so there's that too

[@simonfellows2158]

Brilliant interview always Rafa in high regard as a life long Liverpool fan. YNWA what a night

[@Zoqo]

Brilliant these podcasts, Rafa the legend. 🔴👏

[@roselaurels7615]

"Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart" Cause we believe it.

[@THEMASTERSPRATT]

Love Rafa, what a legend. One of the best episodes yet

[@Jonnyd05]

I enjoyed the years with Rafa he gave his all when the club were financially poor, he tried his best for the club and gave his all. I think same can be said now with Jurgen klopp owners aren't backing him he's doing his all and loves the club. we should all get behind the manager the way us fans always have . I back Jurgen 110 per cent and the old term you don't know what you have till you lose it is very much true . Nice seeing Rafa again will always be remembered in my time supporting Liverpool

[@mccleandazza4618]

Completly different...rafa was one of us against the owners Klopp bends over and just accepts there is no money says nothing against them and even backs them Rafa would never of accepted the lack of spending and not said anything

[@Jonnyd05]

He is one of the best managers out there him staying shows loyalty in a dire time, he has won all there is to win I'm sure he remains professional because he has no choice. It's not all about speaking out doesn't get anywhere, didn't get rafa anywhere

[@mccleandazza4618]

@@Jonnyd05 he has a choice ...he knows hes unsackabke as the cult of klopp would go mental if they did So hes in an incredible strong position to speak out but he wont because hes part of the non spend He dosnt want to rebuild cos he has no idea how to..he hasnt done it anywhere hes been hes always left when it falls apart at previous clubs Klopp wants to spend as little as pos and hopefully get a tune out of his favorites so he dosnt have to get rid of them Hes emotianly compromised when it comes to moving players on

[@mpat01]

Top Man Rafa. Kept us with the big boys when our club was a mess. Total respect Rafa. YnWA

[@stevenclark1973]

Legend. One of our very best managers. Thanks Rafa and a great interview.

[@richzed1367]

Rafa and Robbie - I loved this!

[@endhi-fh5qi]

Big respect for Rafa

[@fayesouthall6604]

Love Rafa the gaffer. 😊

[@RedRaptor7]

Brilliant interview. Need a part 2

[@sleepindragon179]

I love these podcasts 👍

[@fabiokop5128]

the legend

[@jeffreysan8514]

legend, thanks for the memorries ,rafa

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

IT IS A JOY LISTENING TO RAFA BENITEZ !💖🐐⚽👑...FOWLER YOU LISTEN GOOD TO ALL HE KNOWS ABOUT FOOTBALL,YOU MIGHT END UP BEEN A FANTASTIC MANAGER LIKE HIM ....YOURSELF .....YNWA GUYS !🏆👍🙏🏆🏆🏆💖💖💖⚽

[@scotteaglen4872]

Not a Liverpool fan but Rafa comes across really well here. Incredibly well spoken and just a genuinely nice bloke. Made arguably the greatest substitution of all time in 2005.

[@hanonomiri]

✊🏾Bring Back RAFA✊🏾

[@waynemorton6120]

Instead of Klopp? Fucking behave yourself and sit down fella.

[@hanonomiri]

@@waynemorton6120 still in love boy... 😜 😂

[@aligee7903]

Absolute legend🔥

[@LiverpoolRules4Ever]

What a brilliant manager. If Rafa was given the players he wanted, he'd still be managing the Reds. He was a tactical genius and utterly ruthless and had a great coaching staff. Legend. 👍

[@spiritualconsiderations]

Very insightful to listen to the actual managerial strategy of Rafa and appreciate how studious a coach and well thought out his approach was. And the context and challenging circumstances he had to work in.

[@kennyleyland433]

Brilliant Interview Guys, well-done

[@ianrichards7478]

liverpool hve had 5 legends has manager ever and rafa is one of them

[@mscouser3337]

Our legend! Thank you for everything Rafael! YNWA

[@jota55581]

Rafa siempre en nuestra corazon ❤

[@babatundekoiki4545]

A lot of people have described him as cold and distant. But NO ONE has ever denied his cerebral nature or his incredible understanding of the game. If only he would take up a position as our director of football, I would be over the moon. But he is still one of the most highly rated coaches in the world and is still very much in demand. God bless you Rafa.

[@marcj4788]

Rafa is a LEGEND in liverpool history and to every real liverpool fan in the world,the best come back in football history 3_0 down in Istanbul and stevie G starts the come back, rafa Benitez done things for liverpool that put us back on the map, love rafa he is a LEGEND on the red side of liverpool 🙏97🙏YNWA ❤💚☘

[@chrisconnor8086]

My first gaffer love the stick between rafa and fowler

[@Daddevich]

Anybody else thinking about James Milner when he was talking about the 41 year old goalkeeper??

[@liftyswifty4125]

Rafa could win the UCL with City and I would still love him just the same, thank you for the memories gaffer ❤

[@Levity635]

Rafa is such a fascinating interview. LFC legend. 🔴🔥

[@arrivatardiallafestad5454]

Good interview, gotta love Rafa.

[@nightmareneighbour7700]

Half time istanbul… “Finnan off Hamann on, we go to 3 5 2, Stevie moves forward”: The rest is history and Rafas legendary status is cemented…YNWA ❤️

[@cheekymonk]

The Rafatollah will remain a legend of our cluub!

[@Gorgonzollla]

Even with Klopp, Rafa will forever be my favorite LFC manager. The stoicism, rotating players even if you win 5:0, bringing best out of Stevie.

[@stefanbridges6856]

Rafa a top man always. Even since moving on from Liverpool I’ve always tried to keep up to date with how he’s getting on and listen into his insights on football

[@skpage6052]

that was very detail..i loved it!

[@MarkLaw13]

Very insightful

[@doktafari]

What a moment was, this the first match of LFC I attended

[@rouman7]

Great man RAfa I’ll still take him back if klopp went , some people are made for clubs he was made for liverpool , and with money he would be superb

[@uzairjhd9685]

I think when liverpool was winning 2-0 against real madrid Rafa would have hold that till the end

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Me too

[@mccleandazza4618]

I'd take him now

[@waynemorton6120]

@@mccleandazza4618 Then you'd be a fool. Love Rafa but not at the expense of Klopp who has won every Major trophy there is to win with the club. The disrespect he is getting from some so called "fans" is disgusting.

[@roadend78]

Absolutely love Rafa always a legend to us Reds ❤️YNWA

[@joejackson6453]

Brilliant Interview 👏🏽

[@RoyHodgson97]

You'll never walk alone, Rafa. Certified Liverpool Legend.

[@KingKong-ee8hc]

World class manager

[@AJ-pg6so]

Rafa is an absolute legend. I love you Rafa...

[@mattmasonsinger1966]

That was a difficult watch at the beginning of the interview. Raffa was the boss, you do what he says. Just be grateful you got the chance to return.

[@joeackland6750]

Rafa talks about Roberto Colombo, the 41 year old keeper at Napoli. Before going to Napoli he played in the lower leagues of Italian football. He made just one appearance for Napoli

[@AmyCFernandez]

Rafa is brilliant! Y una gran persona.

[@TridenFrost]

Thank you so much for this Rafa

[@HT008]

rafa is such a legend! turned liverpool into an absoulte beast in europe! i remember us being the most feared side, no one wanted to play us in the champs league! So many incredible nights against european heavyweights! Beating Milan on pens, beating Juve 2-1, beating inter milan 2-0, beating madrid 4-0, beating barca 2-1 away in the camp nou, beating chelsea with the smug mourinho in 05 and then again in 07! Beating arsenal 4-2 and lets not forget the 4-1 away win at old trafford even if it wasnt in the champs league ;)

[@williamangus4772]

Love you Rafa Liverpool lagends a long with the great Bill Shankly Bob Paisley Joe Fagan King Kenny Gerard Houlier and Jurgen Klopp ❤️🔥YNWA 🔥❤️

[@CeemPlay]

Whatever I did, whatever I said, I didn't mean it. I just want you back Rafa. Want you back. Want you back. I want you back Rafa.

[@AbdiqalisMohamud010]

Will always love Rafa. One of the best tacticians ever

[@tdevine3730]

LEGEND! RAFA RAFA BENITEZ❤️‍🔥

[@Big-Pete]

Loved him as a manager. Hope he is back in a big gig soon. YNWA

[@PMCG1976]

Great guy, legend

[@MF-ws3ql]

always have the place in my heart

[@fahim6898]

I always enjoy hearing Rafa talk even if it isn’t Liverpool or football related

[@jamiecollins6832]

Nothing but love ❤️ Rafa

[@garethshaw5165]

Rafa will always be a Liverpool legend. Great guy and a great manager

[@pramendhbridgebunsee9242]

Rafa was a legend at Liverpool.

[@mmcc8022]

Honesty Rafa well done 👍

[@klopptomisticfreeworld8742]

No money under Rafa and now not much money under Klopp different owners similar challenges some things never change imagine what both of these managers could do with decent backing. 😔

[@dface6447]

RAFA you’ll always be in our ❤ YNWA Boss. PS this has been the best of these LFC podcasts up to now!,Rafa will always hold a ❤ felt spot in true LFC fans for me🙂,as for this podcast series up to now👍👍,LFC as per the Best content 🙂.

[@azam810908]

love you always rafa.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

King Rafa ❤️❤️❤️

[@johndoe-gp1fx]

a lovely human being. Nice one rafa.

[@user-pl9gf8mu9n]

We love Rafa! :)

[@TheBigp767]

After 54 years a liverpool fan ill say this ... we will endure..great managers,great players but the best fans ...ever.... we will be fine..ynwa