“We had a very good team spirit, especially in the Champions League where we felt we could beat anyone, because we were able to adapt tactically and play like two different teams. The mentality was also good, and if you look at the final again you will see what I mean when I talk about the spirit.”— Rafael Benitez, fourfourtwo.com
“We don't need to give away flags for our fans to wave—our supporters are always there with their hearts, and that is all we need. It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches—not flags.”— Rafael Benitez, en.espn.co.uk