Did Benitez coach Chelsea?

On 21 November 2012, following the dismissal of Roberto Di Matteo, Chelsea appointed Benítez as interim first-team manager until the end of the 2012–13 season. He was unveiled as the new Chelsea manager at a press conference on 22 November 2012.

What did Rafa Benitez win at Chelsea?

Chelsea under Rafa

The crowning glory of his tenure was victory in the Europa League final, with Chelsea beating Benfica 2-1 in Amsterdam to lift the trophy. For 10 days, the Blues held the Europa League and Champions League titles simultaneously.

Did Benitez win any trophy with Chelsea?

Italian Super Cup, with SCC Napoli in December 2014. Italian Cup, with SSC Napoli in May 2014. UEFA Europa League, with Chelsea FC on May 15, 2013.

Which coach did Chelsea sack in 2012?

Chelsea Sack Champions League-Winning Manager Roberto Di Matteo. Chelsea have parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo after a run of five games without a win.

What did Benitez say about Chelsea?

"Chelsea is a big club with fantastic players, every manager wants to coach a such a big team," Benitez said in 2007. "But I would never take that job, in respect for my former team at Liverpool, no matter what. For me there is only one club in England, and that's Liverpool."

Did Chelsea sack Rafa Benitez?

Rafael Benitez has said he will leave Chelsea in May and described the decision to give him the title "interim manager" as a "massive mistake". After beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round, the Spaniard also criticised some of the club's fans.

How many managers have Chelsea had since Abramovich took over?

Not all of Abramovich's appointments have been successful, although eight have managed to deliver a major trophy during their limited tenure at the helm. Here, Mirror Football lists all 13 managers (minimum five games) to have led Chelsea during the Abramovich era.

When was Roberto Di Matteo sacked at Chelsea?

Chelsea's chances of advancing through their Champions League group were raised with a 3–2 home victory against leaders Shakhtar, but on 21 November 2012, Di Matteo was sacked following their 3–0 away loss to Juventus in the Champions League, which all but eliminated them from the competition.

Did Liverpool sack Rafa Benitez?

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been sacked by Everton after only 19 league games. Blues fans are glad he has gone having never wanted him to start with.

Did Benitez win La Liga?

It was at Valencia that Benitez won the La Liga title in 2001/2 and 2003/4. He also won the UEFA Cup in 2004. He then moved onto Liverpool, where he guided the team to the memorable Champions League title on 2005. He added the FA Cup in 2006, before again reaching the Champions League final in 2007.

Did Benitez win UCL in Liverpool?

Benitez took Liverpool to third in the league and lost in the round of 16 in the Champions League. He was able to bring to bring two trophies to Liverpool, winning the UEFA Super Cup and the FA Cup.

Who was Chelsea coach in 2009?

The 2009–10 season was Chelsea Football Club's 96th competitive season, 18th consecutive season in the Premier League, 104th year in existence as a football club and their first season coached by Carlo Ancelotti.

Why Chelsea fired Roberto Di Matteo?

'The team's recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the Board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season.

Why did Roberto De Matteo leave Chelsea?

Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo as manager just hours after their Champions League defeat to Juventus. The club announced on Twitter on Wednesday morning that they had parted company with the Italian after a string of poor results.

Why was Matteo sacked?

Di Matteo clearly failed to motivate his players enough to win those trophies, and has arguably failed to do so in the last three matches—the draw at home to Liverpool, and the defeats away to West Brom and Juventus.

Did Ranieri win the league with Chelsea?

In May 2016, during his time as manager of Leicester City, he attracted media attention when he stated that he would be travelling to Rome to have lunch with his 96-year-old mother instead of watching the Chelsea–Tottenham Hotspur match; the match ended in a 2–2 draw, a result which ultimately awarded Ranieri his first ...

Who is the most successful Chelsea manager?

Widely regarded as Chelsea's most successful manager, Jose Mourinho sits in third on this list with a total win percentage of 63.5%. Over the course of two stints with the Blues, Mourinho won every trophy available in England including three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three League Cups, and a Community Shield.

When did Rafa Benitez manage Chelsea?

Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a football manager who was the interim manager of Chelsea F.C. for most of the 2012-13 season. Benitez was also the manager of Premier League rivals Liverpool from 2004-2010.

When did Rafa Benitez leave Chelsea?

On 27 February 2013, following a 2–0 win at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth-round, Benítez heavily criticised the Chelsea board for giving him the title of "interim manager" and the Chelsea fans for their protests against him. He also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.