Source: Daily_Mail
Rafa's the Real deal! Carra hails Benitez as tactical genius after Madrid win
Jamie Carragher has hailed Rafa Benitez as a tactical genius after the under fire boss inspired Liverpool [LNB]to their epic victory over Real Madrid.[LNB]The Spanish boss has been caught in a contract dispute with Reds owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, and several bookmakers stopped accepting bets on him quitting Anfield this summer.[LNB]But the 1-0 win at the Bernabeu was a welcome boost for Benitez as he attempts to land some silverware this season.[LNB] Bernabeu battle: Jamie Carragher scraps with Real's Arjen Robben[LNB] Rafa will stay! Benitez pledge after Liverpool rock the Bernabeu[LNB]Martin Samuel: Yossi is head man - Benayoun the unlikely hero gives Benitez shock victory[LNB]Goodbye Rafa? Not yet - Anfield officials scotch rumours of Benitez exit after bookies suspend betting on Liverpool boss quitting[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] Liverpool impressed in Spain and defender Carragher insists the result demonstrates how crucial the manager is to their success.[LNB]'Away goals are massive in Europe and that means they've got to get one now in the second leg,' he said.[LNB]'Hopefully if they come at us it'll give us more space and make it easier.[LNB]'We have done well in this competition by being organised. We are one of the best organised teams in this competition. That's why we've done well in the last few years and we've done it again tonight.[LNB]Big boost: Rafa Benitez[LNB] 'That's just what we came for - a clean sheet and an away goal. But it's only half time, you know. They know what they've got to do and that's come to Anfield and score, so it's still game on.'[LNB]Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun head home the crucial goal against Real and he is confident that they will progress to the quarter-finals.[LNB]'Of course I am really pleased to score at the Bernabeu but the most important thing was to get the victory,' said the Israeli.[LNB]'We're all really pleased because this is a fantastic result for us. It's a great win but we have to think that we still have one more game to play and look to complete the job at Anfield.[LNB]'We came with the idea to win. We knew we'd have to work hard in defence but that we could get spaces behind them when they attacked us. [LNB]'We've done well in this game but Real Madrid are a big team with quality players. We have confidence after this result but now we have to put everything into the next game to make sure we are in the next round.'[LNB] Rafa will stay! Benitez pledge after Liverpool rock the Bernabeu[LNB]Martin Samuel: Yossi is head man - Benayoun the unlikely hero gives Benitez shock victory[LNB]Goodbye Rafa? Not yet - Anfield officials scotch rumours of Benitez exit after bookies suspend betting on Liverpool boss quitting[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
