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When Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004-2005 season, the reaction from many fans was 'Who the hell is Rafael Benitez?'. A Spaniard with a wonderful record at Valencia was going to take over management of Liverpool's famous Boot Room and try and win over a disillusioned Kop. But in one season, Benitez's importation of Spanish players, coaching methods and diet has led to a revolution, with the team ending the season winning the ultimate trophy for any European club - the European Champions League. No fan will ever forget the comeback from a 3-0 deficit to a 3-3 scoreline, then dramatic success in the penalty shoot-out. This is the story of Rafa's remarkable success.

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An enthralling, revelatory account of a game that will be remembered forever * FOURFOURTWO * Fascinating, stirring stuff * DUBLIN HERALD *

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Guillem Balague is Sky Sport's resident Spanish football expert and spent many years living in Liverpool. Previous titles include: Season on the Brink (hb Feb 2006)

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