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

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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
    @daniellekelli6265 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @yemyem794

    @yemyem794

    Жыл бұрын

    Bruh!!!😅😅😅

  • @3allz

    @3allz

    Жыл бұрын

    what were Everton thinking 😂😂

  • @mandaroncondlima2832

    @mandaroncondlima2832

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @DaniyarYermagambetov

    @DaniyarYermagambetov

    Жыл бұрын

    Agent Rafa😉

  • @luisvarela7827

    @luisvarela7827

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @siraajuddin736
    @siraajuddin7367 ай бұрын

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

  • @jameselms2416
    @jameselms2416 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JohnBruceGuitars1
    @JohnBruceGuitars1 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @abdelrahmanlfc8280

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @kingandgod

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @azam810908

    @azam810908

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Vibes_FC
    @Vibes_FC8 ай бұрын

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

  • @Marcellus-Wallace
    @Marcellus-Wallace Жыл бұрын

    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

    @mpat01

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Ruscococo1

    @Ruscococo1

    10 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @ObiGommGaming
    @ObiGommGaming Жыл бұрын

    Absolute Liverpool legend. Thanks for the great interview

  • @IanEckert1977
    @IanEckert1977 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sooyaaa7760
    @sooyaaa7760 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @dlamini77

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @willedwards5196

    @willedwards5196

    Жыл бұрын

    YNWA lad

  • @hills863

    @hills863

    Жыл бұрын

    Yessss

  • @BirthOfAnEmceeTV

    @BirthOfAnEmceeTV

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @hills863

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @mitchfox8267
    @mitchfox8267 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, forever a legend Rafa

  • @RSkool
    @RSkool Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lewisjackson6395

    @lewisjackson6395

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @totalsubmition
    @totalsubmition9 ай бұрын

    We love you Rafa. Never doubt that.

  • @brains7733
    @brains7733 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @connagh11
    @connagh11 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @IrishRed-ns1vn
    @IrishRed-ns1vn Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Paul_Lucas
    @Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jitendrapatel3097
    @jitendrapatel3097 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lesmarsden2058
    @lesmarsden20584 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @JoJo-yt1ys
    @JoJo-yt1ys Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jimbomac555
    @jimbomac555 Жыл бұрын

    What a legend, love Rafa. My favourite manager.

  • @gomey70
    @gomey70 Жыл бұрын

    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".

  • @AM2K2
    @AM2K2 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @marksimons4108

    Жыл бұрын

    He could teach Klopp in game intelligence!

  • @Kingofthekop1

    @Kingofthekop1

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @galihbwibisono4078
    @galihbwibisono4078 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tenaji
    @tenaji Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr Benetiz. YNWA

  • @Scousefire
    @Scousefire Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DN76
    @DN76 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @OCMRick

    @OCMRick

    Жыл бұрын

    Heydjent Laaamps! - Bursts into wheezing uncontrollable laughter -

  • @mpat01
    @mpat01 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ukaszduda6734
    @ukaszduda6734 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @connorf4035

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hills863

    @hills863

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @thirteen_013

    @thirteen_013

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @roselaurels7615
    @roselaurels7615 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @joelmontgomery4496
    @joelmontgomery4496 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @HardeepSF
    @HardeepSF Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @abhisheknegi2005
    @abhisheknegi2005 Жыл бұрын

    he is the only man to snatch UCL trophy from Ancelotti

  • @score556

    @score556

    Жыл бұрын

    in athena yes 👏👏

  • @river2352

    @river2352

    Жыл бұрын

    @@score556 Istanbul..

  • @simonfellows2158
    @simonfellows2158 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @KingKong-ee8hc
    @KingKong-ee8hc7 ай бұрын

    World class manager

  • @jota55581
    @jota5558111 ай бұрын

    Rafa siempre en nuestra corazon ❤

  • @jeffreysan8514
    @jeffreysan8514 Жыл бұрын

    legend, thanks for the memorries ,rafa

  • @Zoqo
    @Zoqo Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant these podcasts, Rafa the legend. 🔴👏

  • @stevenclark1973
    @stevenclark1973 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @manuelfedericocachazasanju5294
    @manuelfedericocachazasanju5294 Жыл бұрын

    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 !🏆👍🙏🏆🏆🏆💖💖💖⚽

  • @THEMASTERSPRATT
    @THEMASTERSPRATT Жыл бұрын

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

  • @richzed1367
    @richzed1367 Жыл бұрын

    Rafa and Robbie - I loved this!

  • @ianrichards7478
    @ianrichards7478 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @azam810908
    @azam8109082 ай бұрын

    love you always rafa.

  • @endhi-fh5qi
    @endhi-fh5qi Жыл бұрын

    Big respect for Rafa

  • @LiverpoolRules4Ever
    @LiverpoolRules4Ever Жыл бұрын

    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. 👍

  • @hindobeast2429
    @hindobeast2429 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @jackrichardson4089

    8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Daddevich
    @Daddevich Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kakascrot
    @Kakascrot Жыл бұрын

    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

    @nicola5yap

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. I watch from start to finish

  • @Kakascrot

    @Kakascrot

    Жыл бұрын

    @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

  • @DodoTheDudu
    @DodoTheDudu Жыл бұрын

    The last Liverpool manager who was able to torture Madrid...

  • @marcj4788
    @marcj4788 Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤💚☘

  • @scotteaglen4872
    @scotteaglen4872 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RedRaptor7
    @RedRaptor7 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant interview. Need a part 2

  • @RoyHodgson97
    @RoyHodgson975 ай бұрын

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

  • @babatundekoiki4545
    @babatundekoiki4545 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jonnyd05
    @Jonnyd05 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @mccleandazza4618

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Jonnyd05

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @mccleandazza4618

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @nightmareneighbour7700
    @nightmareneighbour7700 Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @chrisconnor8086
    @chrisconnor8086 Жыл бұрын

    My first gaffer love the stick between rafa and fowler

  • @joeackland6750
    @joeackland6750 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @fayesouthall6604
    @fayesouthall6604 Жыл бұрын

    Love Rafa the gaffer. 😊

  • @mattmasonsinger1966
    @mattmasonsinger19664 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AmyCFernandez
    @AmyCFernandez11 ай бұрын

    Rafa is brilliant! Y una gran persona.

  • @fabiokop5128
    @fabiokop5128 Жыл бұрын

    the legend

  • @Gorgonzollla
    @Gorgonzollla Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @liftyswifty4125
    @liftyswifty4125 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @AbdiqalisMohamud010
    @AbdiqalisMohamud010 Жыл бұрын

    Will always love Rafa. One of the best tacticians ever

  • @cheekymonk
    @cheekymonk Жыл бұрын

    The Rafatollah will remain a legend of our cluub!

  • @aligee7903
    @aligee7903 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute legend🔥

  • @HT008
    @HT008 Жыл бұрын

    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 ;)

  • @CeemPlay
    @CeemPlay Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @spiritualconsiderations
    @spiritualconsiderations Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @hanonomiri
    @hanonomiri Жыл бұрын

    ✊🏾Bring Back RAFA✊🏾

  • @waynemorton6120

    @waynemorton6120

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hanonomiri

    @hanonomiri

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mscouser3337
    @mscouser3337 Жыл бұрын

    Our legend! Thank you for everything Rafael! YNWA

  • @sleepindragon179
    @sleepindragon179 Жыл бұрын

    I love these podcasts 👍

  • @stephencollins5706
    @stephencollins57064 ай бұрын

    Any Team In Scotland will be a great project fro you Rafa :)

  • @garethshaw5165
    @garethshaw5165 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Levity635
    @Levity635 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kennyleyland433
    @kennyleyland433 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Interview Guys, well-done

  • @bgmuch
    @bgmuch Жыл бұрын

    i blended with liverpool coz of this legend right here at istanbul

  • @klopptomisticfreeworld8742
    @klopptomisticfreeworld8742 Жыл бұрын

    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. 😔

  • @williamangus4772
    @williamangus4772 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @arrivatardiallafestad5454
    @arrivatardiallafestad5454 Жыл бұрын

    Good interview, gotta love Rafa.

  • @pramendhbridgebunsee9242
    @pramendhbridgebunsee9242 Жыл бұрын

    Rafa was a legend at Liverpool.

  • @doktafari
    @doktafari Жыл бұрын

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

  • @stefanbridges6856
    @stefanbridges6856 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MarkLaw13
    @MarkLaw13 Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful

  • @_CrissoN
    @_CrissoN Жыл бұрын

    Rafa is a Liverpool legend

  • @shane-irish
    @shane-irish Жыл бұрын

    The legend

  • @TheBigp767
    @TheBigp7673 ай бұрын

    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

  • @AJ-pg6so
    @AJ-pg6so Жыл бұрын

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

  • @roadend78
    @roadend78 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love Rafa always a legend to us Reds ❤️YNWA

  • @skpage6052
    @skpage6052 Жыл бұрын

    that was very detail..i loved it!

  • @buridah328
    @buridah328 Жыл бұрын

    Love rafa

  • @fahim6898
    @fahim6898 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lescorlett4133
    @lescorlett4133 Жыл бұрын

    If only Everton fans had put their bias aside I don't think they'd be in the position they are now. He was never given enough time to mold the team. Look how it worked out for Lampard with same players, on the verge of being relegated. If your squad is full of bench warmers and low quality what was he supposed to do?

  • @joejackson6453
    @joejackson6453 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Interview 👏🏽

  • @jamiecollins6832
    @jamiecollins6832 Жыл бұрын

    Nothing but love ❤️ Rafa

  • @Big-Pete
    @Big-Pete Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rogeriomenezes816
    @rogeriomenezes816 Жыл бұрын

    THAT FINAL AGAINST MILAN I WILL NEVER FORGET UNFORGETTABLE WE WAS LOSING FOR 3XO AFTER STEVEN GERRARD AND ALL PLAYERS I HAVE BEEN SEEN MY LIVERPOOL CHAMPION IN 2005 IN THE PENALTIES DECISIONS... THANK YOU RAFA BENITEZ FOR TROPHY CONQUEST.

  • @lennydicko
    @lennydicko Жыл бұрын

    I remember turning it off when they were 3 up 😢 then someone called to say you best turn that back on🙌 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 YNWA

  • @curse_wackax6001
    @curse_wackax6001 Жыл бұрын

    love sir rafa

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