Rafa Benitez is one of the most successful managers in football history, having won three European Cups and four Spanish La Liga titles during his time as manager of Liverpool, AC Milan and Napoli.

One of Rafa's greatest achievements was guiding Benfica to their first-ever European Cup victory in 2004. He also led the Portuguese club to two consecutive league titles in 2005-6 and 2006-7, and he has been praised for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire his players.

In the 2008-9 season, Rafa took over as coach of Benfica after the departure of Jorge Jesus. Under his management, the team struggled to find form and finished only tenth in the league table, but they managed to qualify for the Europa League.

Despite this disappointment, Rafa remained committed to Benfica and continued to work with the club. In 2011, he took on the role of sporting director and oversaw the signing of several high-profile players,Chinese Super League Stand including Thiago Silva, Fabio Coentrao and Nani.

In the 2013-14 season, Rafa returned to the pitch as manager of Benfica, leading them to a third-place finish in the league table. The following year, he guided the team to their second consecutive Europa League title, defeating Atlético Madrid in the final.

During his time at Benfica, Rafa has made a name for himself as a tactically astute manager who is able to get the best out of his players. His ability to motivate and inspire his team has been instrumental in their success, and he remains one of the most respected figures in Portuguese football.

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