Benitez: A great challenge for us is Betis
Rafa Benitez praises Real Betis as a formidable opponent ahead of their Europa League match against Panathinaikos.
Benitez: Final match against Plzen
Panathinaikos seeks qualification against Plzen in a decisive match on Thursday after a 2-2 draw in Athens.
Plzeň brings a promising draw from Athens, Benítez sunk by a goalkeeper with leaky gloves
Plzeň secured a draw in their Europa League match against Panathinaikos, keeping their unbeaten streak intact.
Legendary Coach Warns About Plzeň. We Are Expecting an Even Tougher Match than in December
Panathinaikos coach Rafael Benítez anticipates a highly challenging match against Plzeň in the knockout stage of the European League, praising their strong defense.
Samaria Benítez leads the South Zone to victory in the historic All-Star Game of the LMS
Samaria Benítez starred in the LMS All-Star Game, helping the South Zone to a 5-3 victory over the North Zone and earning MVP honors.
Benitez: We are trying to correct the situation
Panathinaikos coach Rafa Benitez is concerned about the team's performance and has requested time to demonstrate improvement on the field.
Panathinaikos-AEL 1-1: 'Blunder', boos and far from the top four
In a disappointing 1-1 draw against AEL, Panathinaikos struggles under coach Rafa Benitez, falling further behind in the league standings.
Liga Pro Kids successfully concluded its second edition at the Christian Benítez stadium
The second edition of Liga Pro Kids successfully wrapped up at the Christian Benítez stadium in Guayaquil, attended by notable figures including football legend Carles Puyol.
Korona: 'This year the challenge is the Cup, next year the championship and Champions League'
Miguel Ángel Korona expressed his enthusiasm for working with coach Rafael Benítez as he discussed goals for the Panathinaikos team, focusing on this year's cup and ambitions for the next.
Benitez: We need to improve as much as possible to be 100% competitive with Olympiakos
Rafa Benitez, coach of Panathinaikos, emphasizes the need for his team to enhance their performance ahead of a crucial match against Olympiakos.
Greeks revealed how negotiations about Jagušić went. One phone call solved everything
Adriano Jagušić will continue his career at Panathinaikos after negotiations that nearly led him to Dinamo, with the club being managed by Rafa Benitez.
Panathinaikos: The new faces in the European roster
On Thursday evening, Rafa Benitez announced the Panathinaikos European roster for the knockout games of the Europa League, which includes Andreas Tetei, Santino Antino, and Javi Hernandez.
[Live] Guayaquil City vs. Barcelona SC: Citizen Night 2026
Guayaquil City is set to host its long-awaited official presentation at the Christian Benítez Stadium, facing Barcelona SC in a friendly match tonight at 8:00 PM.
Benitez: "We suffer together with our fans"
Spanish coach Rafa Benitez expressed disappointment in a press conference following Panathinaikos' defeat to PAOK in the first semi-final of the Cup, citing several mistakes, particularly in the first half, that allowed their opponents to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Rafa Benitez: An unnecessary penalty changed everything
Rafa Benitez commented on his team's 1-0 defeat to PAOK in the Greek Cup semi-final, emphasizing the impact of an unnecessary penalty.
Benitez: Emotion is very important in the Cup
Rafa Benitez discussed the semifinal match between Panathinaikos and PAOK, emphasizing the need for his team to perform as they did in their first league match.
Pilar: killed his uncle with a baseball bat during a family fight
A young man killed his uncle in the street with a baseball bat following a family dispute over a piece of land, and was later arrested by the police.
Panathinaikos: Six absences for the match against PAOK, Benitez did not announce the squad
Panathinaikos will be without six players for the Cup semi-final against PAOK, as coach Benitez has not announced the squad.
Sissoko: 'Everything I heard from Benitez made me come to Panathinaikos'
Moussa Sissoko shared in his first statements as a Panathinaikos player how conversations with Rafa Benitez influenced his decision to join the club.
Benitez: 'We had the right mentality from the start'
Spanish coach Rafa Benitez praised his team's mentality after Panathinaikos's 3-0 victory over Aris, ensuring their place in the semifinals of the Greek Cup.
Benitez: "Positive debut for Tetteh, we started very well from the beginning"
Rafa Benitez, the Spanish coach of Panathinaikos, praised Tetteh's positive debut following their easy 3-0 victory over Panserraikos in the Stoiximan Super League.
Benitez: "The new players came with passion, raised the competition in the team"
Rafa Benitez commented on the new players' impact on the team as Panathinaikos prepares to face Panserraikos at OAKA this Sunday.
Benitez convinced Santino Andino to choose Panathinaikos
Rafa Benitez's phone call persuaded young Argentinian footballer Santino Andino to prefer Panathinaikos over River Plate.
Benitez: The goal is to make a competitive team and we will succeed
Spanish coach Benitez discusses his journey in Greece and the ambitions for his team, Panathinaikos, in an interview with Italian media.
Rafa Benitez: "The World Cup with 48 teams will lose its spectacle. What about Italian football? Its merit is a defect"
Rafa Benitez discusses the potential negative impact of expanding the World Cup to 48 teams and reflects on the characteristics of Italian football while embracing his new coaching challenge in Greece with Panathinaikos.
All I wanted was a bit of respect at Liverpool - I'd have done well under different boss
Robbie Keane reflects that his time at Liverpool could have been more successful if he had received more respect from then-manager Rafa Benitez.