Liverpool boss Benitez dismisses Real Madrid rumours

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports he could quit Anfield in the summer and return to Spain to takeover at Real Madrid.

Benitez said: "The difference is that in Spain when a team suffers two or three defeats in a row, the coach will find he has a big problem."

"Over there, you are told that if you do not win your next match, then you will be sacked."

"But at Liverpool it is not like that. The board have been totally supportive of me and do not put me under any pressure."

"The club have not given me any targets this season, even though deep down I know what we need to achieve - and that is to qualify for a Champions League spot."

"We may have nine players out but I am confident that, despite all our injuries, we will achieve my goal."

"Of course, it is very nice when my name is being mentioned with several different clubs like Real, Deportivo and Valencia in Spain."

"However, I have no intention of leaving - I have a five-year contract and intend to stay and see it out."