Rafael Benitez - the best Spanish coach © EuroFootball.com

Today in Madrid, strategist R.Benitez was recognized as the best Spanish coach of 2005.

After the awards ceremony, R.Benitez said: "This is the merit of all the people working at Liverpool club: players, management, technical staff, and fans, who were simply excellent during my time in England. I am happy working at Liverpool."

In 2005, the footballers led by R.Benitez at Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League.