Rafael Benitez

EPL: Newcastle United rue poor finishing after 1-0 defeat against Brighton

Newcastle should have drawn level at the break but Yoshinori Muto sent his header over the bar from point-blank range after Jonjo Shelvey`s shot was parried. 

Oct 20, 2018, 23:14 PM IST

EPL 2017-18: Liverpool ready for Rafael Benitez reunion at Newcastle – Preview

Benitez remains a popular figure at Anfield, having guided Liverpool to the Champions League title with a remarkable victory over AC Milan in 2005, a night remembered fondly at a club who have won just two trophies since then.

Sep 30, 2017, 23:36 PM IST

Ayoze Perez stars as Newcastle stun championship rivals Brighton 2-1 to boost Premier League hopes

Benitez`s men are two points ahead of second placed Brighton and eight in front of third placed Huddersfield as they look to secure an immediate return to the Premier League following last season`s relegation

Mar 01, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

EPL Gameweek 35, Saturday report: Kelechi Iheanacho lifts Manchester City, Rafael Benitez denies Liverpool

City, who host Madrid in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday, returned to third, above Arsenal.

Apr 24, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Vurnon Anita pegs Manchester City back to give Newcastle United hope

City remain third, a point ahead of Arsenal and five points above Manchester United, trailing leaders Leicester City by 12 points.

Apr 20, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

Premier League 2015-16: Shinji Okazaki upstages Rafael Benitez as Leicester City march on

It was Newcastle`s fourth consecutive defeat.

Mar 15, 2016, 04:02 AM IST

Rafael Benitez replaces Steve McClaren as Newcastle United manager

The Magpies have managed to win only six matches in their 28 outings so far.

Mar 11, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Real Madrid have got perfect person in Zinedine Zidane: Rafael Nadal

Nadal, however, expressed his disappointment over the dismissal of Rafael Benitez.

Jan 07, 2016, 19:29 PM IST

Real Madrid CF sack Rafael Benitez, hire Zinedine Zidane as coach

Zinedine Zidane replaces Rafael Benitez, as the new coach of Real Madrid.

Jan 05, 2016, 01:55 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo double saves Rafael Benitez, takes Real Madrid top

Real now lead Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by a point.

Dec 30, 2015, 23:05 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane ready to take big coaching leap at Real Madrid

Real Madrid opportunity prevented Zidane from coaching in France, despite the offers he received following his retirement.
 

Dec 17, 2015, 15:07 PM IST

Rafa Benitez 100 percent behind Karim Benzema

Benzema faces criminal charges in France after allegedly becoming embroiled in a sex-tape blackmail attempt against Mathieu Valbuena.

Dec 12, 2015, 20:13 PM IST

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo sets group stage record as Real Madrid crush Malmo 8-0

The scoreline also equalled Liverpool`s 8-0 thrashing of Besiktas in November 2007 with current Madrid boss Rafael Benitez then in charge of the English side.

Dec 09, 2015, 09:43 AM IST

Former banker Maurizio Sarri takes Napoli to Serie A top

Sarri, who never played professionally and made his Serie A touchline debut at the age of 55, has led Napoli to the top of the table.

Dec 03, 2015, 23:07 PM IST

Rafael Benitez backs Karim Benzema as player, person

Benzema started Madrid`s humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona 10 days ago.

Dec 02, 2015, 09:23 AM IST

Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo hand Real Madrid relief at Eibar

Madrid remain in third, but victory takes Rafael Benitez`s men back to within six points of league leaders Barca.

Nov 29, 2015, 23:13 PM IST

La Liga Gameweek 13 Preview: Real Madrid seek El Clasico redemption at humble Eibar

After El Clasico humiliation, Real Madrid play minnows Eibar as La Liga action resumes.

Nov 27, 2015, 19:34 PM IST

Pressure still on Real Madrid this weekend

Real Madrid will travel to play Eibar, who are currently sixth in the table.

Nov 26, 2015, 21:22 PM IST

Former coach Carlo Ancelotti willing to return to Real Madrid

Ancelotti, however, defended the current coach of Real Rafael Benitez.

Nov 24, 2015, 17:41 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane quashes talk of replacing Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid manager

Zidane said that he was content at being the in-charge of their Castilla team.

Nov 24, 2015, 09:29 AM IST