Rafael Benítez
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Rafael Benítez Maudes is a Spanish professional football manager and former player.
Benítez in 2015
Benítez managing Liverpool in 2005, his first season at the club
Image of Benítez (top right) in the Liverpool F.C. museum along with the Champions League trophy
Benítez (right) in April 2007, his third season in charge of Liverpool
Panathinaikos F.C.
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Panathinaikos Football Club, known as Panathinaikos, or by its full name, and the name of its parent sports club, Panathinaikos A.O. or PAO, is a Greek professional football club based in Athens, Gree
Rafael Benítez
…charge, losing 1–2 to Real Sociedad in January. His last game in charge was a 4–0 defeat to Real Madrid. On 19 October 2025, Benitez became manager of Panathinaikos on a 2.5-year contract. He was sacked on 22 May 2026 by Panathinaikos after finishing 4th in the championship play-offs. Benítez has had confrontations…
The first team in 1908
The team in 1911, with Giorgos Kalafatis (center, holding the ball) and coach John Cyril Campbell (sitting on the far right).
The team in 1921
The champion team of 1922