Both coaches were formerly at Inter Milan where they enjoyed success before engaging in a new adventure. Now Rafael Benitez, who failed to end Liverpool’s long term English Premier League title curse during his six years with the Reds, has dared to challenge his predecessors. In a bold statement following Inter Milan’s Italian Super Cup triumph against rivals AS Roma, the Internazionale boss stated:
“Mancini won here, then Mourinho did, and now it’s my turn. I hope to win more than they did. Already this season, we can win six trophies. We have won our first trophy of the year, but that one was won by a group of players, not by the coach.”
A resilient Inter Milan side powered by a brace from striker Samuel Eto’o lived up to expectations as they came back from a goal down to win the Italian Super Cup last weekend. Now after guiding his side to a hard-fought win against the Giallorossi, Rafael Benitez has to think about achieving success again when Inter Milan affront Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in France.
A victory will keep the coach’s dream of bettering Jose Mourinho and Roberto Mancini alive. Besides, it will also give Inter Milan their second major title in less than a week ahead of the Italian Seria A season which is set to begin soon. The Nerazzurri’s UEFA Super Cup match against Atletico Madrid will therefore also serve as a plus for the domestic and European champions to keep the momentum higher as Coach Rafael Benitez looks forward to building a strong managerial career at the San Siro.
Visit the Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid Live Streaming and TV Schedule page for details around this fixture. The UEFA Super Cup is scheduled to kick off at 14:45 EST on Friday, August 27.
