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title: "Liverpool: Fans cannot get enough of Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher talking about Istanbul"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-cannot-get-enough-of-rafa-benitez-and-jamie-carragher-talking-about-istanbul/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2019-12-10T21:25:46Z"
modified: "2019-12-10T21:25:46Z"
---

# Liverpool: Fans cannot get enough of Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher talking about Istanbul

**Liverpool fans have been raving about former Reds manager Rafa Benitez and ex-vice captain Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.**

The former Real Madrid and Newcastle United manager joined Carragher, who is a regular pundit for the broadcaster, to discuss West Ham United’s home tie against Arsenal.

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Many topics were discussed, including his [links](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10449076/arsenal-unai-emery-sacked-rafa-benitez/) to be the next manager at the north London club. However, fans took a particular interest in that famous night in Istanbul.

Benitez was in charge of the Reds when his side came back from [3-0](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4573159.stm) down to beat AC Milan on penalties and win the Champions League.

> 🏆 ISTANBUL ANALYSED! 🧐
>
> Rafa and [@Carra23](https://twitter.com/Carra23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) break down the famous 2005 Champions League triumph where [@LFC](https://twitter.com/LFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) came from three goals down to AC Milan in one of the most glorious nights in their history 👇[#MNF](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) on Sky Sports Premier League – reaction here: [https://t.co/FomxuLWsHy](https://t.co/FomxuLWsHy) [pic.twitter.com/X9VWVduU8F](https://t.co/X9VWVduU8F)
>
> — Sky Sports MNF (@SkySportsMNF) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/SkySportsMNF/status/1204177515532693505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The starting lineup, as well as formation changes and second-half substitutions were discussed in great length as both tried to reflect on their memories on the night that Liverpool lifted their [fifth](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4573159.stm) European Cup.

Supporters loved listening to two legends talk about that famous night in Turkey and made their feelings clear about it on social media. One fan described it as “utterly fascinating” and “brilliant insight”.

Here you will find some of the best comments from Liverpool fans:

> Utterly fascinating. Brilliant insight. Thank you both.
>
> — Sandy Brownlee (@skybluesandy55) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/skybluesandy55/status/1204180325162725376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Brilliant watching. How we won that game will never successfully be analyzed, even by those who were in charge of it and playing it.
>
> — Jürgen Meister🇩🇪 (@SS\_LFC) [December 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/SS_LFC/status/1204289170480541696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The greatest piece of football analysis of all time this.
>
> — The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1204181041596030977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolutely one of football’s most memorable!\
> Everyone, club fan or not, witnessed history, desire, determination and of course, the will to overcome and conquer!
>
> — Joe Himbine (@joe\_himbine) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/joe_himbine/status/1204179270454665218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Tactical magician
>
> — AJ (@ESNUFC) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/ESNUFC/status/1204183094007402497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Forgotten how good that Milan team was, how the hell did we pull that one out of the bag? Really enjoyed that interview with Rafa
>
> — Keith Webster (@keithwebs) [December 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/keithwebs/status/1204322847004475392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)