R. Benitez

'We've met a few times' – Rafa Benitez discusses relationship with rival Jose Mourinho amid 'part-excitement' at Special One joining Benfica

Rafa Benitez lifted the lid on his relationship with Jose Mourinho and made his feelings known on the Special One joining Benfica. The pair first locked horns in England back in 2004, when Benitez arrived at Liverpool just two weeks after Mourinho swaggered into Chelsea. What followed was a feud laced with mind games, press-room barbs, and an incredible 15 clashes in just three seasons.